Jim Costa actually said...

"I believe these hearings have been very productive, very insightful, and very cooperative."

"I am a supporter of expanding the oil and gas production, both on and offshore."

"I simply don't believe that is a way in which you can have an honest debate and discussion of a public policy issue of this importance."

"I believe it is a false choice to argue that you cannot have beautiful beaches and environmentally safe offshore energy development."