David Vitter actually said...

"Clearly, we need to learn an enormous amount from these events, and significant changes will have to be made to Federal law and policy and procedure in light of that."

"I think is a mistake, and I think by definition is pulling some amount of focus and resources away from that ongoing disaster."

"This incident is clearly a major human disaster, and again, I repeat, my heart and prayers go out with all of ours to the families directly involved starting with the 11 deceased or missing, all their..."

"Another big concern, Mr. McKay, as you can imagine, is using as much local labor and assets in the response as possible because these are the people hurting from the spill."