On the recordMay 18, 2011
I thank the Chair. Mr. President, I believe the McConnell legislation, which has three components--one aimed at restoring American offshore production in the wake of the moratorium that has been imposed, a safety component aimed at preventing future incidents like the Deepwater Horizon, and an efficiency component aimed at streamlining the issuing of permits--is the right way to go. More production of American energy will help our country, our economy, and our people. I thank the Chair, and I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey.
