'We must defeat the Trump Administration's push to open the waters off our coast to new oil drilling. Californians know all too well the devastating risks offshore drilling poses to our environment and our economy. As I said in opposing the President's order curtailing marine sanctuary protections last August, the Administration's reckless drive to undermine decades of conservation and coastal protection constitutes a serious threat to the interests of all L.A. residents. My office stands ready to fight this horrible proposal every step of the way.'

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