Barack Obama actually said...
this is not a decision that I've made lightly. It's one that Ken and I--as well as Carol Browner, my energy advisor, and others in my administration--looked at closely for more than a year. But the bottom line is this: Given our energy needs, in order to sustain economic growth and produce jobs, and keep our businesses competitive, we are going to need to harness traditional sources of fuel.
Context
Obama discusses the need for offshore oil exploration for economic growth.
02/28/2010