[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
LOUISIANA IS STILL FEELING THE IMPACTS OF DEEPWATER HORIZON
(Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, 6 years ago on April 20, 2010,
the Deepwater Horizon exploded and resulted in the loss of 11 lives,
destroying or disrupting many families, businesses, restaurants, and
livelihoods of south Louisiana, which is known as the Sportsman's
Paradise, profoundly impacting recreational and commercial fishing and
oiling in my home State of Louisiana, over 600 miles of what is known
as one of the most productive ecosystems on the North American
continent.
Mr. Speaker, since that time, countless hours have been invested by
State, local, and Federal employees trying to help restore and recover
the Gulf. It resulted in one of the largest settlements, in fact, the
largest settlement, from a single company in United States history.
Mr. Speaker, during the height of that disaster, we heard the
administration, the President and others talking about the importance
of this productive ecosystem. Yet, since that time, we have seen
nothing but Federal actions to take funds away from restoring and
protecting coastal Louisiana.
Mr. Speaker, we are asking the administration to remain consistent
and to honor those lives that were lost and to honor the coast of
Louisiana.
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