We crafted the RESTORE Act, I think it was, if I can say, it was masterful, the way we tried to balance.
I expect Commerce as Chair of the Council to ensure this Congressionally-crafted balance is not altered or amended through the implementatio...
I could not be prouder of the effort that is under way in this committee now to implement an extraordinary, I think, and special piece of le...
this funding, Senator, will really help us find our way forward, because we have to figure out a way to mine the natural resources that are ...
I hope and expect the chair of the council, which is at Department of Commerce, to ensure this congressionally crafted balance is not altere...
the long-term health of not only the Gulf but the waters off of Senator Blumenthal's state.
I want to focus on the portions of this budget that deal with oil and gas revenues and permitting.
Every dollar spent conserving habitat, restoring water quality, protecting coastal and marine resources, and strengthening the community res...
The time for action is now; we cannot afford to wait.
It is imperative that we establish viable, effective, and accountable distribution mechanisms now to ensure that this unprecedented investme...
I insisted on that, Senator Vitter supported that effort, so that our local parishes can have some of this money to do some things.