On the recordMay 21, 2015
Just for the record, I would note that the letters that have been submitted by the majority are interesting. I would note that one of the authors, in fact, is paid by one of the companies that is involved in this legislation, so we should take that into consideration. I also want to point out that, with respect to indemnification, again, the United States in current--today's--dollars bears a responsibility for about $3 billion in indemnification should there be an accident. Lastly, of course, it is really important for us to understand that these liability concerns are not small potatoes. In fact, the Judiciary Committee should have taken a look at this when it came to looking at Federal court jurisdiction. We should have had additional hearings on this when it comes to looking at the impact on international treaties. We have not had any hearings in that regard. I just think we ought to proceed more responsibly. I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1115 Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Lucas).
