Coast Guard Spill Response Leader Takes Blame For Government: It's My Fault
The oil mass continues moving west, and as the toxic sludge begins to make landfall in Terrebonne, Capt. Edwin Stanton, who heads up the Coast Guard's response, is taking blame. "The governor is right. It's too slow, and if it's anybody's fault, it's mine, for not pushing (BP) hard enough perhaps,” Stanton said.“We did have a problem with getting boom down here to begin with, but there seems to be boom that is in the staging areas that needs to be put out." Then, in an exchange with a reporter, he went further. Stanton: "It’s my job to direct this response in Louisiana.” Reporter: “Why didn’t you do it?” Stanton: “Well, the why -- is that really important?” Reporter: “Yes sir, we live here.” Stanton: “Well, I guess I'm just slow and dumb."
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