That it would go so far and, quite frankly, if you feel, if you do not feel, that the Federal jurisdiction should come to these areas, that is a great concern.

I think that the protection of our native wildlife from harmful invasive species should receive increased Federal attention.

This lack of responsiveness is a real impediment to us in fulfilling our constitutional duties over oversight.

We are all familiar with this. We remember the background, where it started, we are familiar with the two court decisions...

Do think that sometimes, sometimes, not always, but sometimes, that Washington knows more about, and should be involved in, land use in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, than people who live in Tulsa?

I just really want to be able to say, to my people in Oklahoma, how far this thing really could go.

Common sense reforms are needed to prevent the importation or breeding of species that would be harmful to our ecosystem.

Any policy that Congress considers should include a reasonable risk analysis process that would take into consideration risk management options for controlling non-native species.

I demanded an investigation of the suppression of the March 9, 2009, direct report on the endangerment of finding for greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.

The costs are disproportionate. It is the Heartland that is paying for the East Coast and the West Coast.

What is the risk of releasing Guantanamo detainees given the recidivism rate is 1 in 7?

The American people and their elected representatives deserve an open transfer and thorough review of any legislation that, as the Washington Post described it, 'will reshape America's economy in dozens of ways that many people don't…

The public is already on record rejecting energy taxes, considering a new poll, a Rasmussen poll.

We say no to higher energy costs, no to subsidizing the East and West Coasts at the expense of the heartland, no to more bureaucracy and red tape, no to the largest tax increase in American history, and no to sending our manufacturing jobs…

I would note that the Senate has voted on cap-and-trade three times: in 2003, in 2005, and in 2008. In each and every instance, we defeated it.

I believe that this committee, when the votes are eventually taken on our bill, will reflect our President's attitude which is yes, we can, and yes, we will.

You can be sure of this: once the American public realizes what this legislation will do to their wallets, they will resoundingly reject it.

the public will find out. And when they do, they will reject those schemes and reject the spin and they will look instead for solutions that create jobs, strengthen energy security and increase our global competitiveness.