PG&E requested $5 million in 2008 to replace a different segment of the transmission pipe that exploded in San Bruno, but that the repair work on that segment was never completed.

Well, again, where it makes sense is where the people live.

I include the PUC in that. The Public Utilities Commission needs to look at itself, at its oversight of PG&E and the other gas utilities.

We support this effort and look forward to working with the Senators and other Members of Congress on legislation that achieves these important and necessary goals.

We can't wait for more regulations. You already have the authority to inspect.

the ``Manhattan Project'' for drunk driving.

if it wasn't for the local people, I don't even want to think about--

Well, we understand the reported leak rates at Southern California Gas--it's 2.3 per 1,000 miles, compared to 6.2 per 1,000 miles for you.

God help us if something happens in a community like this.

I want to thank Senator Stabenow for her leadership on this and so many issues relating to jobs--jobs here in America. I had the opportunity to listen to a bit of the debate back and forth. I heard some of my colleagues who were not in…

As Congress moves to reauthorize the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2006, we know that improvements will be made to pipeline safety.

Senator Boxer, you've worked with Senator Feinstein to introduce new legislation on pipeline safety.

I assure you, if something is potentially endangering the public, we fix it immediately.

We know that improvements will be made to pipeline safety that will bring about a safer national pipeline system.

I would ask that you please get that answer to me, as well, as soon as possible.

I am open to all the solutions.

I think that is very key, and I think that is why you see support for expanding this program from Senator Inhofe.

The beauty--and you have been--the Department has been so supportive of the L.A. idea, and I just want to press you on the point.

This is the most serious accident in the country, in terms of lives lost. Am I correct?

Yes. That's what we're asking. Thank you.

It seems to me--and I think it's common sense--that we have to take a look at where these pipeline are.

We just can't wait. We don't--it's on our collective shoulders now, after this happened.

Yes, but you exemplify it, and I thank you very much.

So, I don't think we can wait. We know, if there was an automatic shut-off valve, we wouldn't be here today.

I again want to compliment you. You were out on the scene, you were there, you were out there asking all the questions.