Supporting the automotive industry through the current crisis and steering a clear transition to a low-carbon future will create millions of middle-class jobs that are vital to a strong economy while reinvigorating American technological superiority.
Apparently, experience doesn't count for everything: Aside from Gillis' problems with Bexxar, Henney is steering his current company, Dendreon (nasdaq: DNDN - news - people ), out of some recent disappointments over a prostate cancer vaccine.
Meanwhile, Mr Purcell faces the huge challenge of steering Morgan Stanley out of its current crisis when many of its problems seem to stem from his continuing presence at the helm.
There is no doubt the UAE is one of those allies - and its ruling sheikhs will be steering carefully between the viewpoints of their recent and current visitors over the next few days, says our correspondent.
Mr Johansen said current workers had been repairing vehicles after faults had been found with steering boxes, which led to about 400 taxis being recalled last year.
Because of the time needed for a radio signal from Earth to reach the rover -- about 14 minutes at Mars' current position -- "We don't command the rover with a joystick or a steering wheel in real time, " Tompkins said.