02/29/2012
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"I think as we move forward with our proposed budget request, we are asking for a $4 per acre fee that would be an incentive for oil companies to move forward aggressively."
"I asked him at the time, I said, 'You know, if this is what you want to do, let me introduce a bill and we will do it legislatively, the way it should be done.'"
"I don't support repeal of the Antiquities Act, because there are appropriate times it ought to be used."
"We look at the President's request as a suggestion--ultimately, we have to write the appropriation bill."