Edward Markey actually said...

"the plan protects the East Coast and especially New England from offshore drilling for at least the next five years."

"So, if the oil companies aren't bidding on the vast majority of tracts offered in the Gulf, should we be rushing to offer them new areas off our beaches in the East and West Coast?"

"Yet, the Republican Majority continues to claim that the Administration is locking up our resources."

"I am pleased that the plan protects the East Coast, and especially New England, from offshore drilling for at least the next five years."