Steve Scalise actually said...

It is essential that Congress work to ensure that responsible party, not the taxpayer... will foot the bill for this disaster and the cleanup.

Scalise emphasizes accountability for disaster cleanup costs, advocating for the responsible party to pay.

12/06/2011

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You cannot subrogate the taxpayer, meaning you can't put the taxpayer in the back of the line.

They are just concerned about the timing, the politics. 'Wait until after the election.' This is disgusting.

People need to be held accountable. Because political decisions were being made in your department.

I am asking for the Justice Department to get involved.