Paul Gosar actually said...

"What seems to be lost in these initiatives, however, is an acknowledgement that such attempts to strand Federal assets come at the expense of the American taxpayer."

"It is very important in making public policy to base it on information and not on the lack of information."

"While states are highly involved in the offshore lease planning process, they do not have a 'veto' power over lease sales."

"I think that we do need to keep in mind that these are Federal resources."