James Oberstar: “I am committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all American workers, including those in the hazardous…”

Yes, indeed I will say, first of all to compliment the gentleman from New Jersey on his leadership on the issue of vessel discharge. He has been a champion on this subject. We have heard his strong appeal, his reasoned approach to the…

I consider myself hardworking. It's nice to have that affirmation from the gentleman who himself knows the value of, and puts in, hard work. Perhaps the best news this afternoon was the announcement we just heard from the other body that…

I wish to express my appreciation to the ranking member of the full committee, Mr. Mica, who made a very elaborate statement about the provisions of the bill. I will not elaborate on it, except to concur with him that we are getting the…

I completely agree with the gentleman. As the gentleman from Florida and I discussed in our hearing yesterday, the purpose of the trust fund is not to relieve anyone of responsibility. I was part of crafting that legislation in 1990 and…