I have just become a very convinced and avid believer that this is an issue that we can take on, that we should take on.
I don't think too many companies are out there looking to copy what's going on at Massey and implementing that at their ...
We can't be at the mine daily.
I'll have one last question, after I yield to Senator Byrd, and it's going to involve your comment about this open inves...
I think that we need these people to be sworn in and everyone tell what they know, so we can get to the bottom of this.
Is your mine organized? Is it represented by a labor union?
I do think it's wrong to have this hearing in private, and all of us try to figure out traipse behind to figure out what...
I join you, also, in thanking you both for being here.
I have full confidence in the Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis. I think she was a fine appointment.
In fact, in 2009, the number of fatalities in coal mines reached a low of 18.
I would hope that you would pursue the second course of action.
I think I can assure you that the money will be there.
That backlog needs to be reduced, and I'm here to say, it will be reduced.
He is a true champion for West Virginia and coal miners everywhere.
I feel their loss.
Mr. Blankenship, you should have a chance to respond to that.
The committee met, pursuant to notice, at 2:28 p.m. in Room SD-430, Dirksen Senate Office Building.
Special thanks go to Senator Tom Harkin and Senator Mike Enzi for their dedicated efforts to help children achieve the p...
