Bruce Westerman actually said...

"the Biden Administration has implemented policies that put significant mineral and fuel resources off-limits to exploration and development."

"The TAP American Energy Act would build on the leasing provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and ensure lease sales will continue in the Gulf of Mexico."

"When President Biden paused federal oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, our industry faced unprecedented uncertainty leading to record-high gas prices for consumers."

"the American people are going to get a fair return for the minerals that they are providing to companies."