Rob Bishop actually said...

"It is appropriate to acknowledge the damage that was caused."

"Moving forward, improvements to safety and responsible offshore energy development will require the continued involvement of both the private and the public sectors working collaboratively."

"I and others will be listening carefully to the witnesses' opinions on whether this Department has struck the right balance."

"Five years since the Macondo spill in the Gulf, there is widespread recognition that a great deal has been accomplished to address safety and environmental issues raised by this tragedy."