So, you have visited with him from time to time about what his reports are revealing so far.

Can you both get back to us on the record about that?

OK. Well, I finally got an answer to that question, with 17 seconds left.

Would this be so unusual, Mr. Newman, that it should have been considered a warning sign that this well was problematic and you should have been more careful?

I think, to the extent that Congress is here with different viewpoints at the table, particularly with panel two, Mr. Chairman, I think the finger-pointing is actually instructive.

So, it may be, Mr. Chairman, there's just something down there with the blowout preventer that's preventing it from, even today, kicking in.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The elections are supposed to take place in January--early January. There's talk of December.

Would it help your job, General, if the Secretary of State and Ambassador Rice stepped forward and took a more visible, active role?

the facts are what they are, and the President of Sudan is internationally indicted, and that can't be ignored.

Salva Kiir--was elected by the people of the South, with 93 percent of the vote.

I think the Senator would also concede that there are many in this body and in this building who would make a case that the bill is far from adequate as regards to the rating agencies, and we will have debate about that.

I find some of Secretary Gates' comments confusing.

I'm interested in the way ahead.

I think certainly if that remains, it will be a major flaw in the legislation. I certainly welcome debate about the rating agencies to make sure they are accurate and to acknowledge so many mistakes that have been made by those agencies in…

No major assaults are likely. What about major amphibious landings?

I think that will wrap it up for me, Mr. Chairman.

I hope we can strengthen the bill in regards to rating agencies. I also hope we can do this: We have an opportunity in some amendments later on in this debate--perhaps next week or perhaps the week after--to address this question of the…

The Navy remains firmly committed to maintaining a force of 11 carriers for the next 3 decades.

If President Obama is ever going to find his voice on Sudan, it had better be soon.

COPPA was created to address the privacy concerns that arise with Internet users under the age of 13.

I do think that the testimony of all of our panelists has been helpful.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing to examine the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, COPPA, and its application in today's ever-changing technological world.

I commend the FTC for its continued efforts to enhance parents' involvement in children's online activities.

We, as the Subcommittee responsible for consumer protection, are mindful that protecting our children is essential, and I applaud you, Mr. Chairman, for your commitment toward this goal.