Frank Pallone actually said...

"It is foolish to discuss opening new areas to offshore drilling before we have heeded the lessons of the last disaster."

"It is highly irresponsible for us to consider expanding offshore drilling and putting these important industries in jeopardy."

"It is foolish to rush to open new areas to offshore drilling before we have heeded the lessons of the last disaster."

"Hon. Frank Pallone, Jr., a Representative in Congress from the State of New Jersey, opening statement."