Robert Byrd: “Bob, I will never know the rules as well as you do. I will make a deal with you. I will not surprise you if you will not…”

These laws are also jeopardized when the miners themselves are not incorporated into the heart of the inspection and enforcement process.

I find this tactic contrary to every Senator's duty to act in good faith.

If I die, I want you to know I love you.

Massey mines were cited for 31,000 violations. This means that, on the average during that 10 year period, a miner was seriously injured every other day.