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Defend America on Friday, April 30, 2010 6:55:17 PM
Obama Defends New Drilling Despite Suspending Plans Until Answers on Accident
FOXNews.com
President
Obama expressed support Friday for new offshore drilling despite
suspending all plans for drilling expansion until authorities learn
what caused the explosion of the rig Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of
Mexico.
"I continue to believe that domestic oil production is an important
part of our overall strategy for energy security," Obama said in
remarks in the White House Rose Garden. "But I've always said it must
be done responsibly for the safety of our workers and our environment."
Obama said he has ordered Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to review
what happened and report within 30 days. That review will examine what
safeguards there should be to prevent future spills.Obama said any new
oil drilling leases must have safeguards against accidents.
Earlier, the White House announced its suspension of new drilling,
the morning after oil started washing up on the Mississippi shoreline.
http://www.foxnews.com//politics/2010/04/30/axelrod-new-drilling-answers-accident/