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 -- if the president does that, I will be the biggest supporter in the world. He will be beloved in Louisiana.
If it wouldn't be for Congressman Markey, Senator Boxer, and Senator Nelson, we wouldn't even have this today.
And, by the way, if it takes an act of Congress, then do it.
This is going to -- has the potential to destroy life as we know it in South Louisiana and all over the northern Gulf Coast.
I don't understand why somebody doesn't drop a subpoena, or the Justice Department or somebody, drop a subpoena and say if we don't have it ...
But what it looks like is, we ought to just do things and then send them the bill, because if you say, can we do this, they are going to slo...
Just use that brainpower you have, Mr. President, and use the power that the Constitution and the American people have given you. Hold peopl...
But -- but don't tell us you're going to make it right. Just make it right. Just show it.