09/24/2009
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"So would it be fair to say that you are encouraging them to seek relief through the claims process first and then only fall back on loans if there is some trouble or situation that is not being handle..."
"If you made $50,000 last year and you cannot work this year because of BP and the accident, BP is going to write you a check for $50,000."
"I think--overall, however, I think that a primary point is, 'the polluter pays' should be at the core of this."
"Oil is now also washing up on coastal beaches and wetlands."