Thank you, gentlemen. Thank you, Dr. Belenky, and thank you all for your testimony.

And we obviously have this issue of fatigue in the workplace and----

But being related to each other would make us even more concerned.

I can't say that we're taking a legislative path at this moment, but I can tell you we're not ruling it out either.

Because I think that's one of the questions that we're trying to ascertain here. We're seeing this increase of operational errors. It is very concerning.

Today I encourage this committee to support expanding the Alpine Lakes Wilderness which has the support of local elected officials, business and conservation groups and religious leaders, hunters, anglers, sportsmen and many other…

The expansion in S. 322, would add approximately 22,000 acres to the wilderness area providing protection for low elevation forests which are free of snow much of the year.

I think you do see by the video the precarious situation that the Quileute are in.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you and Vice Chairman Barrasso for holding this important hearing.

I join my colleagues to talk about tomorrow's votes on two different amendments and to say that I am proud to join my female Senate Democratic colleagues in this effort and to speak out about this important issue. To me the American people…

This land trade with the Department of the Interior will allow you to relocate to that higher ground.

Good. That is all I actually had, Mr. Chairman. I will quit while we are ahead.

The goal of this legislation is to help the tribe move all of its tribal facilities out of the tsunami zone.

I rise today to introduce legislation to end the use of Great Apes in invasive research and urge my Senate colleagues to support the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act. The Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act would prohibit…

I sent a letter... urging that Senator McConnell and Reed not consider any HR1 language in the continuing resolution that would gut the Loan Guarantee Program.

In 2007, the Energy Information Administration was predicting that our foreign dependency was going to continue to increase in the coming decades. I should note that after the 2005 Energy bill, I heard some of my colleagues on the other…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 183

The Senate actually passed language as part of the 2007 energy bill that would have required 50 percent of cars to be flex fuel cars.

I rise today to speak against the radical McConnell-Inhofe amendment and in opposition to the efforts to overturn the Supreme Court. We should not be gutting the Clean Air Act and public health and environmental protections that are…

I think that's the headline for today. I mean, consumers all over America want to know.

I would also like to acknowledge Senator Maria Cantwell, who is my Senator from the 'other Washington'.

Thank you for this opportunity to share with you the National Hydropower Association's perspective on S. 629 and S. 630.

I rise today to honor the life, achievements, and legacy of Geraldine Anne Ferraro, who paved the way for aspiring women leaders and politicians across the Nation and the world to reach the highest positions of power. Geraldine dedicated…

I yield back all remaining time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Mae A. D'Agostino, of New York, to be United States District Judge for…

I am pleased to join with my colleagues Senators Vitter, Carper, Cochran, Inouye, Landrieu, and Murray to introduce the American Shipping Reinvestment Act of 2011. This legislation will build on work Congress started in 2004 to strengthen…