we're into containment of Russian power.

There has to be leadership. And I think that's what the world's crying for right now.

If you are focusing--I mean, it looks like your shift is focusing away from enforcement and inspections. How would it be safer?

I do remain deeply concerned about President Trump's harmful agenda for workers and the Federal investments that help make sure they are safe and have security.

the President's budget proposes deep cuts to those investments that provide over 20 million workers with 21st century skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy.

the President's recently announced executive order on apprenticeships would actually loosen standards that are intended to make sure businesses getting Federal workforce funds actually deliver results.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All time has expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Svinicki nomination?

Unfortunately, the President's budget request both includes a small cut to OSHA and shifts their focus away from enforcement and inspections.

In 2015, 4,836 workers were killed on the job across the country.

How do you intend to encourage the environment in which mine safety inspectors and mine employees are encouraged to speak up about violations?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, as we know it, plays a critical role in ensuring that our workers are safe in their workplaces.

I co-sponsored legislation again this year--the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act--which would increase criminal penalties for mine safety violations and ensure MSHA has the necessary enforcement authority to halt operations at…

I guess what I would ask you is is the Department of Labor activity working on solutions for this problem?

For many West Virginia families, coal mining is a way of life and we must arm the Federal Government with the necessary resources to ensure safety standards are met and our brave miners face less risk.

Time is of the essence--the longer we wait to solve this problem the more expensive and more difficult it becomes.

I envision employment opportunities locally, state-wide and regionally that will reinvigorate our West Virginia workforce and our economy.

The underlying premise of MSHA's mission is to prevent minor fatalities and accidents.

I have all the confidence that we will develop a bipartisan approach that will develop this.