FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 5, 2011
CONTACT: Jamie Hanks | (202) 225-8490
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, issued the following remarks after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act:

“Even more damaging to Louisiana’s vitality than the oil spill itself is the ongoing de facto moratorium on deepwater drilling. As our economy still suffers from anemic growth and countless individuals remain unemployed, this ban prohibits critical opportunities for those who depend on the energy sector to survive.

“By preventing lease sales, the Obama Administration is hampering much-needed job creation and revenue production at home, while increasing our dependence on foreign oil. We can strengthen America’s energy security and put our people back to work by tapping domestic energy sources that are readily available in the Gulf Coast.

“For the Senate and the president not to follow the House’s lead will be irresponsible, and until they do, Americans will continue to feel the financial pain at the pumps.”

U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, represents the 5th Congressional District and serves on the House Appropriations Committee.

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