There are these reports about plumes of oil underwater.

We are concentrating on two things. First is to get this leak stopped and get it cleaned up; and, second, we as a responsible party are going to deal with economic impacts.

But is it safe to say that the environmental consequences of this spill may go on for years?

To date, what percentage of the oil has been recaptured?

we recognize that in many ways you are underresourced, and you have a backlog of older ships that you are trying to update or replace.

It is easy for us to think of oil that washes up on the shore, and on the beaches.

I do have a concern--and I know a lot of others do as well--about the impact this will have on sea creatures.

I want to thank you and Senator Collins for leading the effort on this.

What would happen to all this oil in a hurricane?

Our manned spaceflight program is at a real crossroads.

Senator Nelson of Florida is really without peer when it comes to looking after NASA's interest.