James Carville

But -- but -- but they can't be, because they have an obligation to their shareholders, just like they can't be transparent about the flow.

But they can't be, because they have an obligation to their shareholders, just like they can't be transparent about the flow.

I was glad to see it, because of the language he used -- we're being invaded. This is -- but the heck with the oil spill act of 1990.

He was so lawyered up. He was so shot up with tranquilizers or God knows whatnot, told not to say anything.

The reason that they don't let you out there is one word and it not plastic, it's lawyers.

I think -- I'm afraid if their shareholders -- I don't -- I think this thing -- like I said, my own view -- and I hope I'm wrong -- but has been from the get-go, this is a catastrophe of the first magnitude.

But they can't be because they have an obligation to their shareholders just like they can't be transparent about the flow.

I have always thought from the get-go that this is an extraordinary event, a catastrophe of the first magnitude.

It's not just -- it's really not just earning a living. It's a way of life. It's an entire culture.

He's lying. OK? He's lying, lying, lying. The oil -- the statute says that, if they show gross negligence, that it could be up to a $4,000-a-barrel fine.

It's really not just earning a living. It's a way of life. It's an entire culture.

Well, sure, of course.

Why don't we just have someone go down and put the sensors and send them the bill.

He's lying. Ok, he's lying, lying, lying. The statute says that if they show gross negligence that it could be up to $4,000 a barrel fine.

It's -- people that he knows that are just in a -- one guy said he's all he's going to do is eat and wait to die.

I think eventually I think he's going to have to resign or be fired. I think it's a shame. This guy has obviously had a distinguished career. He's a great soldier. He's a brave man. But this thing is -- he's not going to overcome this.

It is important that our government step in and -- and make some real change, fundamental changes.

And if we don't have the power to do that under the act, then change the act. It is just a stupid act of Congress. It can be changed instantly.

And I have got to say this. The minority, the House Republican leader, John Boehner, says there's too many hearings? He has spent too much time under a tanning light, man. We're not having enough hearings. That's the only way that we're…

And, by the way, if it takes an act of Congress, do then it.

If -- if the president does that, I will be the biggest supporter in the world. He will be beloved in Louisiana.

We have got to treat this like it's an invasion.

This is a matter of national security.

And, finally, BP lawyers -- BP lawyers delivered the tape to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. That's how we got it.

If it wouldn't be for Congressman Markey, Senator Boxer, and Senator Nelson, we wouldn't even have this today.