I think that there was an assumption that an accident could not happen. I think that BP kept saying, don't worry; an accident cannot happen.

I did not detect the level of humility which I think they should have.

Madam Chair, I rise in support of this amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I yield back the balance of my time and encourage Members to vote ``aye'' on the Bachmann amendment. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Mrs. Bachmann). The amendment was agreed to…

I yield myself 1 additional minute. I encourage my colleagues to defend the bill's quality assurance and certification provisions to guarantee that this program creates jobs and saves energy, as intended. I support the amendment of the…

I yield myself 2 minutes. Madam Chair, for nearly 20 years, the Energy Star program has been raising awareness about energy efficiency and helping consumers reduce their energy bills. And I share my colleague's astonishment at the March…

I rise in support of the Bachmann amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I yield myself as much time as I have remaining, and I will complete debate. Madam Chair, this amendment will make it very difficult for millions of Americans and for thousands of smaller stores across the country to be able to fully…

Would the Chair inform us as to how much time remains on both sides? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) has 1 minute remaining.

I yield myself an additional 30 seconds. We should augment what Lowe's, Home Depot, and other large chain stores do with programs to ensure that the other tens of thousands of small stores across the country, which will also be able to…

Madam Chair, I rise in opposition. The CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.