@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
Where is the civility? Where is the respect? Where can we find a way to respectfully disagree but ask the tough questions that need to be asked?
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@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
the words 'pause' and 'moratorium' have been interchanged.
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
Instead of wasting our time on this baseless investigation, we should be looking into how these reforms are progressing and how the industry is implementing them so we can prevent more lives from being lost.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
The Carcieri and Patchak decisions have disrupted the plans and efforts of Tribal governments across the Nation.
@tomudall· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
I applaud Chairman Akaka on his quick action in this Congress to introduce a bill to make a simple, yet vital, fix to the Indian Reorganization Act.
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
We need to be aware of what we say, Mr. Chairman. When we say that the President supports terrorist regimes? I don't think anyone in here really believes that, Mr. Chairman, and that is dangerous.
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
I don't think anybody does, especially our Members that represent the beautiful districts that were impacted.
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
The President doesn't want higher prices at the pump. Heck, I don't even think Governor Romney wants higher prices at the pump.
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
If we are serious about this, let's pass an amendment that says what is being produced in America is going to be for American use.
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
Why can't we move a bipartisan piece of legislation that many of us in this room are both co-sponsors of called the Natural Gas Act that will be able to empower 18-wheelers to move natural gas on the interstate system?
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
the minority strenuously objects to your allowing Mr. Johnson to proceed with the line of questioning
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
As I mentioned in my opening statement, there is a great deal of frustration on the part of the Chairman and the majority of this Committee of not getting information from this Administration.
@benlujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 12, 2012
Secretary Salazar implemented a drilling moratorium to stop further damage, not to arbitrarily penalize oil companies.
@jeffbingaman· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2012
We believe the bill that Senator Bingaman has prepared represents a very useful starting point for an important discussion.
@jeffbingaman· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2012
Congress should require the standards for site screening and development criteria be in final form before any sites are considered.
@jeffbingaman· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2012
Your dedication to public service, your thoughtful consideration of complex issues provides a superb model for public service.