funding, about a half a million dollars to try to keep the oil away from the shores. you mentioned the skimmers earlier. how do you want that money directed? what specifically is the most important thing you need in terms of your plan right now? >> well, really are the most important thing are two-fold it is the skimmers that i mentioned earlier, but also boom. they sort of go hand in hand, if you will. the boom can be utilized to protect the pass like, you know, pensacola pass or perdido key, wherever you might be talking about, and that can keep it from getting into the marshes, theest wear and even the more sensitive parts of florida, or the gulf coast, if you will. the other thing though is the skimmers. and i was very encouraged, as i said earlier, by the conversation i had with the vice president today, the possibility of significant additional skimmers being able to come to the gulf coast and protect my beautiful florida. that's what it's all about we want to stop it before it gets to these beautiful beaches. that is the best solution of all. >> i want to ask you, president bill clinton had the discussion suggestion for how to deal with