Bill Nelson actually said...

To use a Gulf Coast metaphor, we have essentially been handed an oyster. However, at this particular time we have no tool to open the shell.

Thank you again for the work you did to provide the Gulf Coast with a real silver lining after a terrible environmental and economic tragedy...

I ask that you please do all within your power to ensure that proper upfront funding is established for planning at all levels of the Act.

We are counting on you. Otherwise, we are going to have another hearing, and we are going to be beating on your door because you all have go...