Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar struck back in a statement tonight, saying that he will issue another order in the next few days that -- quote -- 'eliminates any doubt that a moratorium is needed, appropriate and within our authorities.'
Salazar asserts the necessity and appropriateness of the moratorium in response to the judge's ruling.
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I think you have your finger on what is one of the most important issues for us in 11 States in the West.
We have had, Congressman Fleming, very significant input, including--I think it has been more than a year ago...
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