We ought to be putting people that do this in jail.

I want, in particular, to thank you for doing this investigation and doing this hearing today because I think it raises consumer awareness in such a way that really brings sunlight to this process.

Federal tribal recognition is a serious thing. It is of the utmost importance to communities and nations across the Country.

I believe that preventing severe global warming is critical to protect agriculture in New Mexico and the Southwest.

Thank you, Madam Chair. It is great to be here today, and it looks like we have a very well educated, wonderful panel before us.

without a strong price signal, we are not going to move into these areas aggressively and develop these kinds of resources.

I think it is very important that we strengthen that legislation.

I think we have a great history in our country of young people doing good work on our public lands.

I think this shift away from Federal protection and oversight is problematic in the area of hazardous fuels reduction.

S. 1442 would expand the opportunities for young men and women to become involved in work projects on public lands.

DTNA appreciates Chairman Bingaman and Ranking Member Murkowski for holding an important hearing on the role of natural gas in mitigating climate change.

A number of Republican Governors from California to Connecticut are reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their States as part of binding programs.

I would strongly encourage that this Congress realize the value that Indian country brings when tribes do collaborate with the Federal Government on restoration efforts that blend traditional knowledge.

This legislation takes a do it all, do it right approach to energy policy.

Today we are facing a narrow window of opportunity on three fronts: our economy, our environment and our national security.

The bill provides critical resources to increase the safety and security of our nuclear energy power plants.

I don't want to neglect Chairman Wellinghoff, so I want to ask you a question.

I believe that natural gas is an overlooked resource and has great potential to replace oil in heavy truck transportation.