01/26/2015
https://www.congress.gov...
"So, nearly one-third of all the oil that the United States produces today comes from the Gulf of Mexico."
"Should we not ask explorers for oil to get a little closer to the oil before they try to do these intricate operations?"
"Yes. The Oil Pollution Act, I believe you said this, BP is the responsible party by legal definition. Correct?"
"Well, your recommendation has my full support, of course, because it would help with the Chickamauga Lock."