Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"I have many issues with this legislation. Including the opening up of new leases off to the coast of southern California."

"The exclusion of the Pacific coast is consistent with the long-standing interest of Pacific Coast States..."

"I wanted to express my frustration that we are doing this and not spending our time on issues where we can work together."

"We have a specific recommendation in our report to that very effect. We do not specify the level. We think it probably shouldn't be unlimited, but there should be a process with Congress to determine ..."