Tom Harkin actually said...

We've taken real steps to reduce our dependency on oil, and we have made substantial progress

We expected him to use every tool in his arsenal to make sure a disaster like Upper Big Branch never happens again.

To honor the 71 miners whose lives were lost last year, we must rededicate ourselves to building a safer future.

Almost a year ago, this committee met in the wake of the worst mining accident our history has seen in decades.