Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"I strongly oppose these policies, and implore the Administration not to issue any new oil and gas lease sales on the Outer Continental Shelf."

"Interior is going to become the worst neighbor imaginable."

"Just 2 weeks ago, we learned that the oil and gas companies currently hold 7,950 approved drilling permits that they have not used."

"Opening up the Atlantic Ocean to offshore drilling, we believe, is looking backwards and is not Maryland's energy choice."