Bruce Westerman actually said...

"So, in the short run, we need the oil and gas that is available, whether it is on tribal lands or on Federal lands, and we need it now."

"I mean, sure, it would be great, but I don't want to trade one dependency for another."

"But at some point, somebody has to be able to make the decision."

"While the subject of today's hearing is important to me and many who are on this WebEx, there is a subject that is being ignored that is far more important that we should all be discussing."