Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

It could be as toxic as all get-out, and it still goes on the list as long as it meets the 45 percent effectiveness threshold.

I am purposely focusing on, as I often say, the data, the data, the data.

However, it is unclear if this will limit the damage from the spill or cause even greater harm.

If there are no adequate technologies or no safe chemicals to respond to spills, then drilling simply should not be allowed.