Barack Obama actually said...

Today, we're announcing the expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration. But in ways that balance the need to harness domestic energy resources and the need to protect America's natural resources.

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President Obama announced plans to expand offshore oil and gas exploration while balancing energy needs with environmental protection.

03/30/2010

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