12/11/2013
https://www.congress.gov...
"The U.S. ranks dead last in the world in terms of the amount of time it takes to get to a yes or no answer to permit applicants."
"We're dead last when it comes to this permitting process and how long it takes, anywhere from 7 to 10 years."
"I would ask you to commit to working more collaboratively on this next report that's coming out."
"I believe that efficiency is part of an all-of-the-above energy plan, and this is an important first step that we are taking here today."