and i think that admiral allen, secretary chu, marcia mcnutt who is running the usgs, united states geological service, are wise in making bp slow down so that we're very sure each step of the way that we don't turn this into an even more catastrophic event. >> see if the gulf coast judges agree with you. congressman ed markey, democrat of massachusetts, as always, great thanks, sir. >> thank you. thank you for having me. >> a brief note to something we announced last night. the free clinics will be holding a free clinic in new orleans. taking place on august 31st and september 1st. volunteers, medical and otherwise, and money very much in need for this free clinic. we should note that the clinic is to serve those who have no health insurance, a problem of particular urgency in that gulf area right now. you can donate money, register as a patient, register as a volunteer at freeclinics.us. and we thank you. the latest republican defensive tactics for the rich -- no evidence, says mitch