the lobbyists and operators would run wild.

I thank Mr. Smith from New Jersey for the recognition and for his passionate understanding and belief of this most fundamental aspect of human rights and the need for justice in our world today around this essential issue, the protection…

I think many of the institutions that we have deemed too big to fail are actually too big to succeed.

Advancing our nation's biofuels industry will have significant environmental benefits, promote energy independence, create jobs, and stimulate local economies across the nation at a time when our country needs it most.

In 2008, I supported a farm bill which promoted the critical, timely development of our nation's biofuels industry and confirmed Congress is serious about decreasing our dependence on foreign oil.

I have long advocated an all-of-the-above approach for America's energy policy.

It is my hope this Subcommittee can explore robust solutions to assist pork producers in these tough economic conditions.

I would like to work with him to try and co-sponsor something that says unless the Indians exempt themselves, that mineral valuations between non-Indian and Indian mineral royalties will be the same.

Policies which force a decrease in production would have a devastating effect on our economy just as it struggles to recover.

I do have serious concerns with the proposed legislation, the Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2009 (H.R. 3534).

H.R. 3534 creates new levels of bureaucracy which inevitably will slow new American energy.

Today's discussion must give attention to the need for better forest management.

I question why the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service stopped managing the overgrowth of trees.

I believe we need a bold, new sustainable energy vision for our country.

Will you oppose a cow tax or similar fee based upon livestock emissions?

I fear that this approach is unworkable in practice and would not achieve the desired outcome of protecting the environment by reducing emissions.

Our national economy... should be encouraging a revitalization of the manufacturing sector, not placing unwelcome signs at its doorstep.

I do have serious concerns about the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) and its effectiveness in achieving meaningful emissions reductions.