"From NTSB's standpoint, lives are priceless. And all lives--we should do everything we can to save lives and to prevent tragedy."
"The Coast Guard's response to this recommendation is currently classified as 'open--unacceptable response.'"
"I, too, wish to send my condolences to the families of those that died in the tragic accident in Santa Barbara."
"Well, that's a really complete answer."
"I absolutely believe that co-management can also work offshore."
"I am glad also that we have come together to discuss this critically important issue."
"The Earth's 7 hottest years on record have all occurred since 2015."
"The November Gulf of Mexico lease sale... demonstrates that the Biden administration has not yet found the political courage necessary to confront the realities of climate change."
"For too long, the Gulf Coast has been treated as a sacrifice zone."
"Reducing emissions from fossil fuel production has been an area of bipartisan agreement on this Subcommittee."
"As such, building even one new oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico will deepen the climate crisis, disproportionately imperiling low-income communities and communities of color in the process."