Max Baucus actually said...

I commend a couple of companies who took the lead. Conoco Phillips, Chevron are two which owned--had most of the lease acreage.

I am pleased to be joined here by my good friend Senator Jon Tester, who is co-sponsoring this important bill with me.

Today, we have a rare opportunity to act based on a consensus about the wisdom of keeping the North Fork pristine.

I don't think any Senator has worked as hard for good solid balanced legislation as he has.