Friday, April 30, 2010

Vendredi

U.S. fights to protect shore from massive oil spill~Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said two Air Force C-130 aircraft equipped to spray dispersant chemicals on the slick were on their way to the area to join one of the biggest containment operations in history involving several hundred boats and planes.
Statement on National Guard mobilization
"In response to the BP oil spill, the SECRETARY OF DEFENSE IS AUTHORIZING UNDER TITLE 32 THE MOBILIZATION OF THE LOUISANA National Guard to help in the ongoing efforts to assist local communities in the cleanup and removal of oil and to protect critical habitats from contamination. As the responsible party in this incident, the government will hold BP accountable for the costs of the deployment."
Geoff Morrell
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
Pentagon Press Secretary

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