Jim Costa actually said...

"I think we need to take a careful comprehensive approach to the risk assessment versus the risk management."

"Frankly, obviously cooperation, instead of shouting slogans at one another, is what we have to do if we are going to craft solutions that focus on one of our nation's most pressing problems."

"I think it is productive and a good use of our time for both Subcommittees to hold this hearing together on this topic."

"It is tragically ironic that we continue to use tanker spills as an excuse not to allow OCS development..."