If you think we need to shut down all offshore drilling in the United States of America, perhaps you're not as concerned about how to make offshore drilling and deepwater drilling completely safe.
Roger Wicker: “If you think we need to shut down all offshore drilling in the United States of America, perhaps you're not as concerned…”
On the recordMay 17, 2010
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Wicker emphasizes the importance of safe offshore drilling over shutting it down.
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