BS, those areas he aluds to are the areas the EPA pulled the permits at the 11th hour to stop drilling for this year. The EPA does not intend to allow any drilling in Alaska.
Whom ever becomes President next time, needs to appoint Sarah Palin to the position of Secratary of Energy. She knows more about energy, and drilling for oil, than anyone in DC. Before becoming Governor she was on an oil task force here in Alaska. That is where she noted the corruption between the oil industry and our state officials. She blew the whistle, and as Governor she saw them go to jail.