Bill Nelson actually said...

"That moratorium is the only place in the entire outer continental shelf of the United States that is off limits to oil rigs, and it's off limits until the year 2022."

"Senator Nelson, you have been our champion, and we are so grateful that you are bringing this United States Committee field hearing today."

"Our oceans and our natural resources, our most important treasures--shame on us. What will our grandchildren say when they look back and go, 'What were you thinking?'"

"Now, if you can't even have a discussion about it, or alternatively, we see scientists--and I have seen this in Washington as well--attempt to be muzzled as to the free expression of what their scient..."