Tom Carper

I thought that was a very compelling argument. I think we will find out maybe later this year how compelling our colleagues find that argument to be.

We would realize a savings if we retired with 2 years the 22 C-5As.

We would look to retire our least capable C-5s.

If confirmed, you are going to be responsible for leading a workforce, I think, of over 50,000 security officers, inspectors, and air marshals whose job it is to protect our Nation's transportation systems from criminal and terrorism…

I would enhance those efforts.

We will attempt to do something with respect to addressing the cap, this cap for oil spill liabilities.

Is that gross revenue?

Because I think it is pretty clear we are going to change it.

I think proper procedures and practices need to be followed, and our view is that this accident was preventable, this tragic accident.

The taxpayer is being kept whole, which is the important thing.

The important thing to note is that the taxpayers are being paid.

We are going to change that law, and we are going to start working on it very seriously probably on the Senate floor next week.

In adversity lies opportunity.

I think it is appropriate for the well owner who derives benefit from the production to also bear the risk if those hydrocarbons are released into the environment inadvertently.

We think it is the best thing for the American public. We think it is the best thing for the taxpayer.

BP is paying the Federal Government, has stated that they want to continue to do that.

I am not quick enough on my feet to be able to figure out what percent of $20 billion $27 million would be, but it has got to be a small percentage.

I would say the $20 billion that the President got in an agreement with BP last night is--I would say it is a very good assurance to the American people that BP intends to stay in this for the duration.

All right. Thank you.

Do you find comfort in a $20 billion independent fund? That seems like a lot of money.

I want to see some denials because I want to understand it, because certainly when we start getting claims, if we get any, we will have the internal controls to make sure there is no waste, fraud, or abuse.

Americans are fed up with hollow words and false assurances and broken promises.

Is it common or uncommon for a minority partner, in this case a 25-percent partner, not to have someone on the rig?

In America we like to play baseball. As it turns out, in your country your people like to play baseball, too.

Good. Thanks. Eternal vigilance. Continue to be vigilant. Thank you.