on this program. she, of course, a member of the senate committee on energy and natural resources. she was professional enough and kind enough to come on the program tonight to answer a few question. senator, good to have you with us tonight. >> thank you, ed. >> i appreciate your time. i want this to be your time without interruption. just a few questions. where are we right now in your opinion, and has your position changed at all in the wake of what is unfolding off the shores of louisiana? >> well first of all, ed, i hope to come on your show more than just tonight. this hasn't been the first day for us. it's been three weeks of trying to contain this, not just spill, but uncontrolled flow from bp. i want to be perfectly clear with you, i intend as many members of congress do, to hold bp completely accountable in the law, regardless of whose fault this was. they admitted that today. they are the responsible party and have to pay all claims to people in louisiana, mississippi, the gulf coast, or federal agencies that put out