We can all take a moment to congratulate ourselves here today, but only a moment. One mining fatality, one mining injury, one occupational illness is one too many, and you know we still have work to do.

MSHA and the entire mining community extend our deepest condolences when miners are in danger.

Even one fatality is too many.

I am asking miners and management at every mine operation to do the right thing: Take one hour out for safety's sake. This Monday, we urge that extra time be taken, at the beginning of each shift and before the start of any mining activity, to go over the hazards involved with mining and the vital safeguards that need to be taken.

I can only congratulate my team. We're going to enjoy this great moment.

Obviously, we are disappointed. We never want to see fatalities go up. Even one fatality is too many.