Turkey's recent belligerent reaction to off-shore drilling plans by Cyprus clearly raises doubts on that score.

土耳其最近对塞浦路斯离岸钻探计划的好战反应显然在那一点上提出了质疑。

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The spill is embarrassing for those Republicans who have campaigned for more off-shore drilling.

这场泄漏让很多曾经争取更多海上钻油机会的共和党人而感到羞愧。

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On April 30th the White House announced that new off-shore drilling would be suspended until the cause of the accident could be verified.

4月30日白宫宣称新的近海钻井作业将暂停，直到出事的原因核实出来为止。

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The California Democrat wants the federal agencies involved in off-shore drilling to be more effective.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

President Obama endorsed off-shore drilling as part of a comprehensive strategy, but he has halted new drilling projects until investigators determine the cause of the BP accident.

VOA: standard.2010.05.02

So you see, by common sense putting the money in our own off shore drilling would have many more benefits to our country rather than just jobs for parts companies.

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The debate is important, and calm analysis may conclude that off-shore drilling generates more harm than benefit.

FORBES: A Gulf Spill Reality Check

The ongoing oil spill in the Gulf has unleashed a vibrant debate about the value of off-shore drilling.

FORBES: A Gulf Spill Reality Check