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February 25, 2010

Toyota Head Apologizes for Safety Recall
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In another closely watched hearing, the head of the auto giant Toyota,
Akio Toyoda, appeared before a House Oversight Committee panel and
apologized for the safety fiasco that’s led to the recall of millions of
vehicles.

Akio Toyoda: “We pursued growth over the speed at which we were able to
develop our people and our organization, and we should sincerely be
mindful of that. I regret that this has resulted in the safety issue
described in the recalls we face today, and I am deeply sorry for any
accident that Toyota drivers have experienced.”



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