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on capitol hill and began by say in english i m deeply sorry. sorry for the safety defects that have left to crashes linked to at least 39 deaths in this country and more than eight million recalls worldwide. and then the grilling began. we have two reports tonight. first national correspondent dean reynolds who was at the hearing and, dean, i know akio toyoda was presh youred to appear today. do you think he did himself any good? reporter: well, katie, considering the damage that s been done to his company he really had to come. staying away would have been unthinkable. but judging from the tone of the questions he took here today, it s clear he s going to face continuing skepticism. with a virtual army of reporters and photographers on his heels, the man at the top of toyota arrived on capitol hill to an intense reception more in line with a visiting head of state than a foreign industrialist. but akio toyoda was sworn in like any other witness before congress and quick
winter weather advisory until 9:00 a.m. sounds great for us. have a great night. couric: tonight, there the driver s seat at toyota to the hot seat on capitol hill. the company president apologizes and vows to win back america s trust. my name is on every car. couric: i m katie couric. also tonight, is there a double standard in japan? the same government agent they s supposed to regular toyota promotes it as well. a killer whale attacks and kills a trainer at sea world in florida as the audience watches in horror. and it s kind of a magic bag. it may not look big enough, but one can deliver food to 50 hungry kids. from cbs news world headquarters in new york, this is the cbs evening news with katie couric. couric: good evening, everyone. it is unprecedented. the head of a major international corporation testifying under oath before the united states congress. today the president of toyota made his long-awaited appearance on capitol hill and began by say in english