Robert Byrd: “Mr. Blankenship, why, why, why so many fatalities at Massey mines?”

Let us clearly understand one thing. The Constitution's Framers never intended for the Senate to function like the House of Representatives.

I cannot fathom how an American business could practice such disgraceful health and safety policies while at the same time boasting about its commitment to safety of its workers.

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 surprise me.

This isn't the average. This is deplorable, is what it is. It's not average, and it's not acceptable.