Right now on the floor, there's a debate unfolding about the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, which House Republicans have apparently … There is a substantive amendment banning offshore leasing, oil and gas development in the Gulf [of Mexico]. … Mr. McDowell, please don't leave yet. I was going to ask you a question. No. Because I know you're passionate about renaming bills, renaming institutions. (01:33–01:48)
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Asserts the existence of an amendment to ban offshore leasing and oil and gas development in the Gulf of Mexico.
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