Frederica Wilson actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chair. I want to thank you for holding this hearing and giving us the opportunity to discuss how we can better protect the health and safety of miners."

"When we discuss the health of miners, we must discuss finding ways to end black lung disease, and also to help those suffering from the disease secure the benefits they deserve."

"One cannot possibly look at the steep rise in the rates of the disease and conclude black lung is not worth MSHA's efforts."

"I think it would make a big difference if--and we are talking about the tiny number of employers who really treat their workers this way, but we need to send them a message because these workers--that..."