"The record will be kept open for questions."
"The tragedy in the Gulf has confirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt that offshore drilling has inherent dangers."
"Let's be clear. Even as we take every step possible to clean up this spill and protect the environment and wildlife, we simply cannot wait for the next oil disaster to occur."
"On April 20 of this year the BP Deepwater Horizon exploded and began this Nation's greatest manmade environmental disaster."
"BP and its partners are responsible for repairing this environmental destruction, in addition to the economic devastation they caused."
"I would just urge that it might be worthwhile to talk to BP about helping us accelerate the digitizing of the material you are using."
"But I think it is important for us to get an early assessment as to the range in which we are talking about."
"I certainly support what EPA is trying to do with these transport rules."
"I am committed to working to make sure that the Federal Government's efforts keep pace with and support the hard work Maryland is doing at the State level to protect Marylanders from unhealthy air."
"Despite Maryland's successful efforts to reduce in-State emissions of ground level ozone and PM2.5 causing emissions, pollution from upwind States prevents Maryland from reaching attainment under the ..."
"I appreciate the time and attention that you and this Subcommittee spend on this important human health issue."