12/20/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"We can now conduct oil exploration in the OCS in a way that is out of sight, protects coral reefs and habitats, and protects against oil spills."
"I'm a big believer in having our farmers grow crops that can be converted into fuel."
"Lifting the ban would create new opportunities for American workers and businesses."
"We have not built a new refinery in the United States of America since the early 1970s."