A blanket moratorium is not the answer. It will not measurably reduce further risk, and it will have a lasting impact on our Nation's economy which may be greater than that of the oil spill.
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Hastings criticized the drilling moratorium's economic impact and questioned its effectiveness.
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When I asked the gentleman to speak, I didn't mean for him to take my time. I yield an additional 15 seconds to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Raskin) for closing purposes.





