Tom Carper actually said...

"As this tragedy has unfolded, and we have dealt with it, and we are hearing encouraging reports in the news, with the ability to plug the leak and maybe to do so on a permanent basis, we now turn to c..."

"Well, good. It sounds like this is a problem that could take years to finish out, so it looks like we will have you around for a little while."

"Thank you, Senator McCain."

"The task that was set out for you was not an easy one."