Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I believe that we must--that we're the research and the funding for research, because whatever we do, I'm going to be sure it's independent."

"I'm not being critical of you and I'm not--we're looking at public policy areas where we need to really tighten up so we don't screw up."

"The UK, as I understand it, banned dispersants. That gave me pause."

"We need to know that seafood is safe, and the American public needs to know that seafood is safe for the simple reason that we want them to continue to feel comfortable buying gulf products."