JOHN YOUNG: “I am honored that President Bush, Secretary Gates, and Secretary England have extended to me their confidence and…”

The moratorium is a death blow to Louisiana.

The federal government needs to take control, at least let the state and local government -- get out of the way. Either lead or get out of the way.

I mean, the president came down and said we're going to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes, but the action hasn't met his words or his promises.

These people would rather be working. But, since they have lost their jobs and their livelihood because of BP's negligence, they ought to be putting the money in their pockets, instead of putting it in a public relations campaign.