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I wouldn't characterize them as our partner. I would characterize them as the responsible party.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano — commenting on the Obama administration's relationship with BP in working together to remedy the oil spill in the Gulf.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano — commenting on the Obama administration's relationship with BP in working together to remedy the oil spill in the Gulf.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.