Maria Cantwell actually said...

"We must work tirelessly to contain the oil spill and the damage, because the future of the coastal region depends on it."

"So if it's a legitimate claim, a harm to the fishing industry both short-term and long-term, you're going to pay."

"I think this issue of who pays for this cleanup is so critically important."

"I hope that is true. I hope, Mr. Chairman, that we will also go back on the legislation we've already passed out of this committee that included an opening up further of the Gulf and pass legislation ..."