the concern about offshore drilling is real, you know. It is perceived in our region by Democrats, Republicans, you name it, as a real threat to those livelihoods, to our maritime industry, to commercial fishing, sport fishing, tourism.
Kilmer highlights the bipartisan concern over offshore drilling's impact on local economies.
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