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Bill Flores Statement on Offshore Exploration Executive Order

Statement

Date: April 28, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Oil and Gas Executive Branch Energy

U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order to review options for offshore oil and gas drilling:

"I commend President Trump's commitment to maximizing America's enormous offshore energy potential. It is encouraging to see that the president is opening doors of opportunity that the previous administration had closed. By expanding offshore energy production in a safe and environmentally friendly manner, we can grow our economy, create jobs, lower energy prices and enhance American energy security. It was a pleasure to join the president at today's signing ceremony as we work to advance a 21st century energy strategy that harnesses America's abundant energy resources for the benefit of hardworking American families."


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