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a look now at the environmental impact of the gulf spill. this is about 40 minutes. >> joining us from new orleans is the campaign director from the gulf restoration network, and we appreciate you joining us this morning. ion to the news from late yesterday when you heard that the top kill procedure had failed to stop the gusher in the gulf. what was your reaction? guest: well, we are absolutely disappointed. it felt like somebody punched us in the gut. there was a lot of hope that this was going to work. not that anyone really bought the 60 to 70% chance of success that bp had toute...

you can see it here on c-span. >> this week, david and jeanne heidler, a husband and wife historian team who have written many books together. the most recent is about henry clay, a speaker of the house, senator, and secretary of state who made many runs for the u.s. presidency in the early 19th century. >> david and jeanne heidler, can you give a brief synopsis of who henry clay was? >> he was probably the most important legislator in our history. -- country. i think that sums up his career. he is best remembered for running for the presidency and failing five times, but his legisla...

we'll read some of what was written in "the washington post" this morning. we'll read what others have to say on this memorial day and get your opinions for the first 45 minutes. the numbers to call, if you're a democrat, 202-737-0002. republicans, 202-737-0001. i understand pentsdz and all others, 202-628-0205. soldiers reflecting a scene repeated numerous times across the country. civilian and military cemeteries alike. and later today, we'll have coverage of vice president biden at arlington and president obama at the lincoln cemetery in illinois. welcome to "washington journal." ...