Frank Lautenberg actually said...

These funds should be directly invested in research and development of next generation engines, clean and safe fuels.

We are not going to rest until every last cent of the Administration's response is paid for by the oil companies.

should oil companies play a part in more funding on the research and development of new technologies that get us, to use BP's own expression...

I will tell you what I draw. The conclusion I draw is that nobody assumes the responsibility.