Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite : Proudly Representing Florida's Congressional District

Washington, Jun 17 - Washington D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) released the following statement denouncing comments made by Rep. Joe Barton of Texas during a hearing by the House Energy & Commerce Committee:

“People’s livelihoods are being threatened by this oil spill.  The economic and cleanup costs are immeasurable at this point.  BP is responsible for those costs and this Member of Congress will make sure they pay up.  

“While the administration has bungled the response, the facts still remain that this is BP’s mess and they will be held accountable.”