Political Quotes

“This amendment prohibits oil and gas exploration in a specific area of the Outer Continental Shelf off the California coast. This amendment excludes a tract of land from oil and gas exploration from being included in the leasing plan. Virtually, all oil and gas leasing in the OCS occurs in the Gulf of Mexico. Oil and gas exploration in the OCS accounts for roughly 15 percent of all domestic oil production and 2 percent of domestic natural gas production. By further limiting this potentially vast resource, we will not be able to meet demand for oil and gas as it increases, and it will. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Panetta) The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”