Mario Díaz-Balart actually said...

a leasing plan is supposed to, and I quote, 'best meet national energy needs for the five-year period following its approval or disapproval.'

Flores emphasizes the purpose of leasing plans under OCSLA.

11/15/2011

More Mario Díaz-Balart Quotes

Do you not understand that that could be a little troubling? That a decision is made that could have potentially a serious financial implica...

I think you need to be commended for it, you really do.

I think you are, frankly, hitting a very important issue.

Absolutely. No. And I agree with you.