Tom Carper actually said...

"What instructions has the White House given you about how this newly created independent trust fund might interact with your office and with the current claims process being led by BP?"

"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."

"I strongly believe that the taxpayers of America should not be stuck with the bill for the tragedy in the Gulf."

"We appreciate very much your appearance before our Subcommittee today."