Quote by Carly Fiorina

Well, you know, I - again, even in the context of BP, I wonder about this government's priorities. The federal government's top priority right now should be the cleanup. And BP certainly has done so many things wrong. They need to be held to account.

Well, you know, I - again, even in the context of BP, I wond

Summary

The quote highlights the speaker's concerns about the government's priorities and their focus on the BP oil spill cleanup. They question why the government is not prioritizing the cleanup and points out BP's mistakes that require accountability. The statement implies the belief that holding BP responsible and emphasizing the cleanup efforts are crucial actions that should be undertaken by the government.

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By Carly Fiorina

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