I have encouraged BP to do the same thing. I know they are.
I think proper procedures and practices need to be followed, and our view is that this accident was preventable, this tr...
Well, good. There is a tension----
the taxpayer is being kept whole, which is the important thing.
The important thing to note is that the taxpayers are being paid.
We are going to change that law, and we are going to start working on it very seriously probably on the Senate floor nex...
In adversity lies opportunity.
I think it is appropriate for the well owner who derives benefit from the production to also bear the risk if those hydr...
We think it is the best thing for the American public. We think it is the best thing for the taxpayer.
I would say the $20 billion that the President got in an agreement with BP last night is--I would say it is a very good ...
BP is paying the Federal Government, has stated that they want to continue to do that.
I am not quick enough on my feet to be able to figure out what percent of $20 billion $27 million would be, but it has g...
If for some reason the costs just get to be a point where they cannot or will not, I think the trust fund is threatened.
They were appointed by Admiral Allen, and this team has been working hard to oversee BP's claims process on behalf of th...
I believe no claims have been denied to date, which really I find hard to believe.
I would urge you to continue to work with the local folks down there to provide the answers that they are seeking.
We appreciate very much your appearance before our Subcommittee today.
Because I think it is pretty clear we are going to change it.
