David Vitter actually said...

"I want to go back to the broader issue of not just the formal moratorium in deepwater, but the de facto moratorium in shallow water and the threat of unreasonable regulation."

"I am very disappointed that our witnesses don't include any representative of the Obama Administration."

"The economic threat continues worse than ever because of this moratorium."

"if the formal and de facto moratoria continue for six months or more, what revenue impact will your jurisdiction and your local school systems see, and what service cuts will that lead to?"