Ocean acidification is not a problem for the oysters. They will all be dead.

Stopping further exploration of oil offshore would be No. 2.

if you feel you need additional resources or authorities, we would be only too delighted to hear from you

But we need to know the damage that is being caused as a result of the choice that has been made.

I strongly support EPA using the authorities it has under both the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act to deal with the pollutants entering our ocean and the impact it has on not only the environment, but I think public safety and public…

When you represent the State of Rhode Island or the State of Maryland, you understand how important our oceans are.

It may be less damage than otherwise would have been caused, but it is creating a different set of factors.

I just urge you to let us know if you need additional tools from Congress in order to be able to deal with the scientific information necessary.

It is important that we establish a hearing record, as we will today, as to the impact of both of these areas.

Was the report Friday accurate that MMS has granted another environmental exception for a Deepwater Horizon that will be 4,000 feet deep?

Are you seeking further environmental waivers at this point?

Madam President, first, let me thank Senator Dodd for bringing forward a strong bill to regulate Wall Street. The bill provides for strict new regulations to stop Wall Street's reckless gambling. I think one needs to understand the current…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide whistleblower protections for employees…

Mr. President, the Cardin-Grassley amendment extends whistleblower protections to employees of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, NRSROs. NRSROs are the companies-- such as Moody's and Standard & Poor's--which issue…

Mr. President, under the unanimous consent agreement, I call up amendment No. 3840. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Maryland [Mr. Cardin], for himself and Mr…

That is a huge number. 800,000?

They are private jobs.

Thank you very much, Madam Chair.