Tom Udall actually said...

"Motor vehicle safety is critical and your bill, Mr. Chairman, addresses a number of issues and shortcomings highlighted by recent vehicle recalls."

"the era of self-regulation is over for the offshore oil industry."

"Safety requires carefulness instead. Time is money on an offshore oil rig, and there is always an incentive to put profit over safety."

"I think it is important that we get a regulatory hold on this."