I think we need to just get together among ourselves and discuss how reform starts with us, meaning the Senate and the House.
I think that in his job he will be able to speak truth to power--which God knows we need it--and he will speak truth about power, which we a...
if there is a failure in or questions about the authority and the functionality of the DNI, then it's incumbent on Congress to look at the l...
In fact, I think it's all been great, because here it is 2010, July 20th, and there's not been an attack on the homeland.
I need a sense of urgency here. We're going to fund the research. We have a sense of urgency.
We need to know that seafood is safe, and the American public needs to know that seafood is safe for the simple reason that we want them to ...
The UK, as I understand it, banned dispersants. That gave me pause.
I'm not being critical of you and I'm not--we're looking at public policy areas where we need to really tighten up so we don't screw up.
I believe that we must--that we're the research and the funding for research, because whatever we do, I'm going to be sure it's independent.
Better information is needed to determine the window of opportunity and percentage effectiveness of dispersant application for different oil...
It's time now to really conclude the hearing, and we thank you for your generosity of time.
I'm going to either ban or limit the use of dispersants, could you have the power to act unilaterally?
when Administrator Jackson asked BP to please look into the use of a different kind of dispersant, she was essentially blown off by BP.
There's a continuum of actions here. One is an outright ban. That, I think, has to be well founded on solid research.
Our No. 1 concern is the safety of the American people, safety of the air they breathe, and the food they eat.
And, again, we're not bashing anybody, but here, as I understand it, EPA had concerns about the amount of dispersants being used.
And I presume they're scientific advisors to you.
Well, yes, and to go to our friends--where we should have learned--lessons learned from the Valdez, which was a horrific experience for our ...
