I think we need to just get together among ourselves and discuss how reform starts with us, meaning the Senate and the H...
But what will your role be in this, as DNI?
There's a continuum of actions here. One is an outright ban. That, I think, has to be well founded on solid research.
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...
I want that seafood to be safe, but I want those workers to be as safe as the shrimp.
I believe that we must--that we're the research and the funding for research, because whatever we do, I'm going to be su...
I'm going to either ban or limit the use of dispersants, could you have the power to act unilaterally?
It's time now to really conclude the hearing, and we thank you for your generosity of time.
And, again, we're not bashing anybody, but here, as I understand it, EPA had concerns about the amount of dispersants be...
And I presume they're scientific advisors to you.
Our No. 1 concern is the safety of the American people, safety of the air they breathe, and the food they eat.
when Administrator Jackson asked BP to please look into the use of a different kind of dispersant, she was essentially b...
And then who certifies the States in terms of a level of competency to test for this?
Well, yes, and to go to our friends--where we should have learned--lessons learned from the Valdez, which was a horrific...
Better information is needed to determine the window of opportunity and percentage effectiveness of dispersant applicati...
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 see...
We look forward to looking at that legislation and perhaps being joined as an early cosponsor with you.
