Frank Lautenberg: “Does that include developing better specs for drilling and accident prevention? Is that something the Coast Guard would…”

I strongly supported President Obama's rescission of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, upon taking office.

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

We must continue to be thorough in this investigation and analysis to ensure that this risk is eliminated.

We must meet this challenge with our full commitment.