It is time that power companies around the Nation take responsibility for their actions and stop blaming EPA for doing its job.
First, Senator Carper, let me thank you very much, not just for holding this hearing, but for your leadership.
Adopting most of the stringent and costly standards in the Nation and significantly reduced emissions.
Thank you, Senator Vitter.
So we want to make sure it is done right.
That seems to be the problem.
Under Federal Law, BP and its partners are liable for the catastrophic damages caused by the Deepwater Horizon spill.
I want to thank Senator Sessions for his cooperation in arranging for this hearing.
It will be. And all of your statements will be included in the record.
It would be I think an encouraging sign if we could get additional commitments for restoration at this stage.
The catastrophe claimed 11 lives and left thousands of others in turmoil across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.