Ken Salazar actually said...

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.'

Context

Salazar asserts the necessity and appropriateness of the moratorium in response to the judge's ruling.

06/21/2010

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