Bob Graham: “It is also critical that we test these dispersants not just for surface distribution, which has been their traditional…”

I believe that we should be wise enough to manage what we have left in a manner that will stretch those dates.

The fact that we are approaching this limit underscores the need for Congress to act on this issue.

We certainly felt that not only was it fair but that it was urgent that the deterioration of the Gulf is at such a pace that if we wait another 20 or 30 years, it may be irredeemable.

Our hope is that Congress would take the steps necessary to continue funding any remaining clean-up activities and ensure that victims are compensated even if the payout limit is reached.