Southern Governors and and representatives from Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida talk to BP's Bob Dudley, Na­tional Incident Commander Thad Allen and Kenneth Fein­berg, Administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, about steps for moving forward in the oil spill recovery process.

Bob Dudley, incoming CEO of BP, assures Southern Governors and state representatives that BP is determined to meet its commitments to residents and businesses, and will do whatever is necessary to restore the Gulf.

Admiral Thad Allen, National Incident Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, is dedicated to maintaining a ground-up response to the oil spill catastrophe, ensuring that federal plans are tailored to the needs of Gulf Coast constituents.

Lance LeFleur, Director of the Alabama Environmental Management Commission, questions BP's Bob Dudley about the impact legal action against BP might have on the company's approach to working with state governments.

Marie Thomas Sanderson, Director of Federal Policy for Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, emphasizes the importance of taking a bottom-up approach, and including local constituents and businesses in the decision-making process.

Alabama Governor Bob Riley asks Gulf Coast Claims Facility Administrator Ken Feinberg to provide a time line for compensation, along with details about the requirements for filing claims.

Gulf Coast Claims Facility Administrator Ken Feinberg says his primary obligation is to the people of the Gulf, and that he will do his best to fund claims with minimal proof of damages.

Garret Graves, Director of Louisiana Governor Jindal's Office of Coastal Activities, expresses his concern over the long-term impacts the offshore drilling moratorium could have on Gulf Coast communities.

Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Gulf Coast Claims Facility Administrator Kenneth Feinberg address the states' role in helping resolve undocumented claims and moving the process forward.