BP boss: Gulf oil leak 'tiny' compared to ocean
The boss of BP Tony Hayward has claimed the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is relatively tiny compared with the size of the ocean.
But Mr Hayward has also admitted he could lose his job over the spill.
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