Mary Landrieu actually said...

The intent of this report was to improve the safety of oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico, not shut it down.

I do not believe a 6 month moratorium achieves the results intended.

Losing tens of thousands of jobs will be a catastrophic blow to an already tragic situation.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing. I begin each hearing remembering those who lives were lost in this terrible acci...