"We have placed safety as the No. 1 priority in BP, and we have put in place actions to learn from the past and to manage risks in the future."
"It translated into retaliation against workers who reported safety problems, and that is a very different type of way to respond to safety than to actually improve safety."
"That's part of the reason that this bill is necessary."
"I congratulate Senator Gillibrand for bringing this bill forward to try to create a solid framework into the future."
"I understand that when in 2002 the safe harbor was extended in this fashion, some folks warned that this would lead to abuses."
"I think the use of the word scam is very appropriate."
"I'll just note, I'll be curious to follow up, Mr. Chair, as to whether the Sanford-Brown Institute is being investigated by anybody for the type of scam or fraud we've heard testimony about today."
"Oregon requires all schools that receive title IV money to enroll students only term by term, and that has resulted in a significant drop in abuse."
"Indeed, the ability to continue aging in place has been a huge emphasis in Oregon."
"I think as we seek to encourage more States to be aggressive in this area having those type of metrics will help people get their hands around it."
"Thank you both for your testimony."