I think it is time to move from a pledge to some sort of binding requirement by BP.

There is a public interest here. BP has its interest.

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I think this Congress wants to do everything possible it can do to be supportive.

I think it is time to start finding a way to create a binding requirement here.

I think it is time now, and I think BP should be standing behind their pledge, as they have indicated they will.

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The President didn't punch that hole in the planet. He can't plug it either.

It's got to be a team effort.

I want to thank all of the--everyone who's here today.

we're at the point now, where we're within feet of a whole new round of infrastructure that's going to be impacted.

the incredible costs that you get into.

Clearly, communication is an important part of meeting this challenge.

you're talking about building a water treatment plant, probably bigger than is used for a city the size of Tampa, Florida or San Diego.

Senator Conrad, again, good to be here with you and to be working, not only with our local partners, but the Federal partners.

this has to be a local, State, and Federal team effort to make this work.

we're looking at all options.