Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I think it is important--and I believe the President has tried to do this--is the first job in putting this into perspective is to help Americans to understand just how much we rely on oil from the Gu..."

"I suspect one reason is the word accountability."

"Funding for these programs is crucial for restoring and maintaining healthy and abundant bird populations throughout the United States."

"Yes. The Oil Pollution Act, I believe you said this, BP is the responsible party by legal definition. Correct?"