This case dramatically illustrates what can happen when government regulators are crippled by a lack of authority and resources or by attacks on health and safety regulations. We have been down that road, and now we need to reverse course. We are, however, disappointed the bill does not require companies to test their products before certifying that they comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Members of Congress should not go home to campaign for re-election until these vital safeguards have been enacted into law.
Lives depend on it.