Roger Wicker

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.

If you think we need to shut down all offshore drilling in the United States of America, perhaps you're not as concerned about how to make offshore drilling and deepwater drilling completely safe.

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

That was a decision that was made weeks and months and years beforehand.

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

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

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

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

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 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…

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

I'm interested in the way ahead.

I find some of Secretary Gates' comments confusing.

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

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.

There must be a way to have it both ways, to encourage innovation and to protect the privacy of children's information.

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

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.

Our most recent addition is the NetCetera guide, which Senator Wicker was kind enough to mention at the beginning.

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

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.

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

The success of small businesses is essential for economic growth.

Well, thank you, and I appreciate being limited.