oil down, which is complicating the skimmers being able to get the oil. that's another issue with the epa with the dispersant they're using. so, obviously, the federal government needs to adopt a military chain of command and execute it. it's not being executed, it's disjointed. >> that vessel came into plaquemines parish in the mouth of the river in venice. everyone did a photo op, went and took pictures. stayed there a few days before it actually went out to test. there needs to be a sense of urgency. we need to bring as many ships as they can get. they don't need to come into venice for a photo op. they need to go into the gulf and work. people wouldn't be bringing them over here if they didn't work. they need to get out there and get to work picking up the oil. >> thanks for talking with us. as we always say to you, good luck, we appreciate you checking with us today. >> thank you so much. >> you bet, thanks. >> let us know what you think, the live chat is up and running at ac360.com. coming up next, putting bp