Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"The fact is that what it says to me is that these projects, as valuable as they are, bring with them a level of danger that is terrific, a very heavy risk to the nearby seashores, communities, States,..."

"This, in all fairness, confirms our concerns about deep water drilling off the coasts."

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

"Tonight, I would ask you first, Mr. McKay, is BP the party responsible for the leak?"