Robert Menendez actually said...

"This bill clarifies the multiple responsibilities of the Department of Interior in managing the Outer Continental Shelf."

"My legislation increases the penalties for these sorts of false representations by regulators."

"I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss legislation that I have coauthored with Senator Nelson of Florida to put a halt to cozy relationships with big oil and fundamentally reform the way we regu..."

"The goal is to limit the degree of influence that Big Oil has had on those hired to keep the drillers in line."