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Mexico, they say they have the capacity to collect 90,000 barrels a day, significant because so far the government flow rate estimate tops out at about 60,000 barrels a day. so if all of those numbers work out accurately. they say they would have enough to capture all the of the oil that would be flowing again. that's what appears to be the most likely scenario. that's the one that will allen talked about the most. >> ed lafb dera for us in new orleans, we appreciate it. thank you. other big stories we're keeping an eye on for you. folks jolted out of the bed in this morning near gaithersbur...

Way. they say they will have vessels ability to collect 80,000 barrels of oil a day. the government's flow rate estimate is up to 60,000 barrels a day. because of that they say they'll have enough capacity to collect all of the oil. and we wouldn't see any more flowing into the gulf of mexico. >> ed lavendaro for us. with no more oil flowing into the gulf, can we begin to feel optimistic about this. i'll bring in john hofmeister, former chairman of shell oil, and also historian doug brinkley with us from the very be finbeg of all this. doug, the number of times you have been on the show, calli...