Political Quotes

Frank Lautenberg: We can't afford, any longer, to shield big oil from the costs of offshore drilling.

On the recordJune 29, 2010
We can't afford, any longer, to shield big oil from the costs of offshore drilling.
Said by
Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Lautenberg emphasizes the need for accountability for oil companies after disasters.

Share

More from Frank Lautenberg

Apr 17, 2013

I have long been concerned with the understaffing of air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty and I am concerned the sequestration-imposed air traffic controller furloughs will disproportionately impact this airport.

congress.gov
May 22, 2013

Thank you for scheduling this hearing to consider the re-nomination of Dr. Allison Macfarlane to be Chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

congress.gov
Apr 15, 2013

We simply can't afford to ignore the lessons from past accidents and crashes.

congress.gov
May 7, 2013

Treasury and the IRS are vital to America's future prosperity.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation