Miami Gardens, Fla. - U.S. Senate candidate Kendrick Meek, the only major candidate running for U.S. Senate in Florida who has consistently opposed offshore oil drilling, issued a statement today on the worsening Gulf Coast oil spill:
"From day one, I've opposed misguided efforts that threaten Florida's economy and environment by haphazardly drilling offshore. The vast oil spill off the coast of Louisiana - which could potentially reach Florida's shores within the next three days - confirms this sad truth: the cost for error in Florida is too great. If thousands of barrels of oil spill over into our coasts, our economy, environment and military will all bear the brunt of massive corporate irresponsibility."
"I remain a firm proponent of ending our reliance on foreign oil and harnessing clean energy, but who knows what the long-term impact of this spill will be for our state. The cost to Florida families could well be permanent."
"I will continue to fight to protect Florida's economy and deal with the aftermath of this disaster."
Last night, Kendrick spoke to CNN's Wolf Blitzer about the crisis and the potential impact it could have on Florida's economy. You can view that video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFW-X9Xfu8o
Posted By: Kendrick Meek
Friday, April 30th 2010 at 12:08PM
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