On the recordJune 14, 2010
The problem has been the contractor that's been hired by BP not wanting to give up any control or expand their operation.
Source
transcripts.cnn.comBilly Nungesser: “The problem has been the contractor that's been hired by BP not wanting to give up any control or expand their…”
Editor's note · Context
Nungesser discusses the challenges faced in the rescue operation for birds affected by the oil spill and the reluctance of BP's contractor to expand their efforts.
Share
More from Billy Nungesser
Oct 6, 2010
In a section of the report they call the 'Boom Wars', they write -- quote -- 'President Nungesser deplored the lack of available boom' and that -- quote -- 'directions went out to keep the parishes 'happy' which resulted in operational…
Apr 18, 2011
Absolutely not. The spots you saw, you don't have the thick oil. But when a bird gets a little bit of oil on its breast, it's like you punching a hole in a rubber boot. You're going to get pneumonia and die.
Apr 18, 2011
It's been one lie after another. And the long-term effects of that oil out there, we don't know.
Other voices in this conversation
