We are a responsible party, and we are acting that way. We intend to continue doing that.

The American people want to know when this disaster will end.

The Texas City disaster was caused by organizational safety and safety deficiencies at all levels of the BP Corporation.

It is not acceptable for a floating oil rig the size of a football field to burst into flame.

We are going to discuss stronger safety regulations obviously going forward and you are supportive of doing that.

We are very concerned about the damages.

Mr. President, next, James P. Lynch, to be Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Again, as a former prosecutor, it is incredibly important that we have statistics on crime, that we know what is going on so we can develop the best…

Next, John Laub, to be Director of the National Institute of Justice. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the purpose of consideration of Calendar No. 581, John Laub; that the nomination be confirmed…

Mr. President, the next one is Jill Long Thompson, to be a member of the Farm Credit Administration. Coming from an agricultural State, I understand how important it is to have people in place for the Farm Credit Administration, especially…

Mr. President, the next of the 107 nominations being put on hold is P. David Lopez, Calendar No. 618, to be general counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive…

Mr. President, I see the Presiding Officer has a smile on his face as he realizes I have reached the end of the nominees I am reporting on today. But I will tell you this: Having managed an office of 400 people--a government office, a…