Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"there is BP security that is keeping people away from documenting the information."

"So if that is the case and we're losing that much oil that quickly, we have to be concerned about any opportunity to reduce its impact on marine life."

"So you said in moderation. And I'm going to ask you to submit for the record what additional research you think needs to be done and what needs to be done as we move forward in our appropriations."

"I'd like to know. I mean, that's the NOAA job."