We need to change that dynamic, in my mind.

This is about making sure at the end of the day we stand up to big oil. I know there are those who suggest--my colleague from Louisiana has suggested he has a better way. The problem is his better way is constitutionally infirm. That has…

Madam President, I rise once again to ask unanimous consent--and I will do so shortly--to hold oil companies accountable for their spills. This is really a sense of who is on your side. Are we going to take the side of big oil or are we…

Could the Presiding Officer tell me how much time remains for the majority side? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There are 6 minutes 20 seconds remaining.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the time under the control of the majority be equally divided between myself, Senator Shaheen, and Senator Nelson of Florida. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

Would the Presiding Officer let me know when I have exhausted 2 of my 3 minutes? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Yes.

Madam President, there is no doubt that the vivid images we see every day of economic and environmental tragedy unfolding in the gulf are unprecedented, if not apocalyptic in nature. They have opened our eyes to the need for a fundamental…

Madam President, I thank the distinguished chairman for yielding. I come to the floor in strong opposition to the Murkowski resolution because it means we will needlessly use more oil. That is why the oil industry supports this resolution…

I move to lay that motion upon the table. The motion to lay upon the table was agreed to. ____________________

I think that the bill would expand on the successes of community projects all over America, including my home State of New Jersey.

Prepared statement.