And then who certifies the States in terms of a level of competency to test for this?
The oil producing act won't let you find out what another country does.
But we should not say no, you may not use any dispersant, because, at the time, we were risking that which we've all seen on TV, which is la...
We look forward to looking at that legislation and perhaps being joined as an early cosponsor with you.
there is BP security that is keeping people away from documenting the information.
So if that is the case and we're losing that much oil that quickly, we have to be concerned about any opportunity to reduce its impact on ma...
So you said in moderation. And I'm going to ask you to submit for the record what additional research you think needs to be done and what ne...
I'd like to know. I mean, that's the NOAA job.
It's unfortunately a great scientific experiment, but we're part of it.
I appreciate that clarification.
We are the United States of America. There's nobody with our size and our scope.
I want the American people to believe that it has scientific independence and integrity. No gag rules. No muzzling. No selectivity of the in...
I will repeat it, and I concur with you. We do not know whether we're going to end up with a new gulf war syndrome.
I want that seafood to be safe, but I want those workers to be as safe as the shrimp.
I am particularly pleased, along with my colleague, Senator Sarbanes, to introduce to the Committee Sarah Bloom Raskin.
I think she is going to be a very important addition to the Federal Reserve Board.
I applaud her for her balanced leadership in our State of Maryland.
Thank you very much, Chairman Dodd and Ranking Member Shelby and the Members of the Committee.
