"In our pursuit of developing more advanced automated technologies, we believe the driver must be fully engaged, " said Mark Templin, Toyota group vice president and general manger of the Lexus Division.

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First of all, I think that Dr. Templin and the whole administration here is doing a great job, so I want to give them a big round of applause. (Applause.) The other reason is because Jill Biden keeps talking up how great you are.

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