Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) have introduced a bill that would shore up the HTF by assessing a 6.5 percent tax on repatriated corporate earnings.

It is critical that we move forward with the nominations under the jurisdiction of this Committee so that our Federal agencies can fulfill their mission to serve the American people.

I am worried about the limited resources that you have because you cannot possibly investigate every chemical accident that falls within your authority.

the morale is very bad right now from being very high, because of the obvious problems that my Chairman has pointed out.

There is an old religious saying, if you save one life, you save the world.

I think you are absolutely right. Our concern is how do we prevent this from happening again.

In my view, this is a really important issue, that you have not had the chance to really get into because obviously you are new to the board.

I think it is critical to move without delay when there is a problem because if it takes forever, we cannot learn.

The confirmation of qualified individuals to lead Federal agencies is an important responsibility of the Senate.

To me, Earth Day puts a spotlight on how we have to protect our planet and our families.

I want to compliment you on the way you handled those questions because we are talking about very serious allegations and peoples' lives.

I am very concerned that despite the clear risks posed by our nation's chemical facilities, very little progress has been made to improve safety.