Jim Costa actually said...

"But we cannot craft a policy going forward unless we use all the energy tools in our energy toolbox, and offshore drilling is one of those tools."

"We can break free from oil tyrants, but only if we are willing to act and develop our resources."

"Seventy members joined myself and others in writing a letter to the Administration urging them to take a precautionary approach to drilling in the northern waters."

"Imagine what it would be like up even farther north."