I ask unanimous consent to enter in the record two copies of the same letter, one in English and one in Spanish.
I have great confidence in her leadership, and as she knows I very much look forward to working with her.
I want those good paying jobs to be created here, where they can form rungs on ladders out of poverty in a nation where ...
I would like to begin with a quote from a book written by one of our witnesses today.
Imagine a gigantic banquet. Hundreds of millions of people come to eat. They eat and drink to their hearts' content . . ...
I know we will not agree often, but I think we can agree that congressional oversight is important.
Thank you very much. And if I may, Mr. Williams, what percentage of the industry belongs to your organization?
What does that mean for future cleanup, and what does that mean for future restoration efforts?
Honestly, when oil gets into the marsh, there are no effective cleanup mechanisms you can use.
So it shouldn't be a requirement on the part of the agency.
It is my understanding that maybe 55 percent of those operating companies covering 55 percent of the Gulf leases are mem...