Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"Thanks very much, Mr. D'Alessandro."

"I look forward to hearing how the pipeline safety programs Congress put in place are working and how they can be improved."

"Given what you've said and what you've heard today, can you commit to working with us, with the Committee, to find a practical solution on this issue?"

"BP's oil spill in the Gulf has shown that the company's response plan was completely inadequate."