They're certainly not in charge when the communication is not going to our emergency operations center in Pensacola, when oil is coming into Florida waters. They're certainly not in control when I ask a week ago, how many boats are out there helping protect our shores, and within the span of an hour and a half, I get three different answers.
Senator Bill Nelson criticizes the federal government's lack of effective communication and control during the oil spill crisis.
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