Bill Nelson actually said...

"So, the fact that you all were the operators of the blowout preventer and the drilling of the well, you consider that liability for economic loss not to be yours, but, rather, to be BP's."

"It took Senator Boxer and me several days of insisting before BP would release any additional video."

"Surprised that a regulator, that is supposed to be not only collecting royalties, but also charged with the safety of this kind of equipment that we're talking about, that failed, had such a cozy rela..."

"You're the CEO. Are you responsible for the executive management of your company?"