Who in America would have to have an Act of Congress to develop their own lands? Nowhere else in the world.
Paul Gosar
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Paul Anthony Gosar is an American politician and dentist serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 4th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Gosar has been involved in various legislative efforts and has taken positions on issues such as wildlife management and economic policies affecting rural communities. He has been a vocal advocate for his constituents, often addressing concerns related to agriculture and land use in Arizona. Gosar has also been known for his controversial statements and positions on various national issues.
California currently relies on foreign resources, mostly from Saudi Arabia, to meet over half its rising demand for oil.
My colleagues want to lock up energy development in the 1002 region and further our reliance on foreign oil imports.
The previous administration took any action they could to lock up oil and gas development on the North Slope.
You have divided two tribes, two tribes. This isn't the people that live there.
These are the Alaskan Natives directly impacted, not the Gwich'in, and that is my tribe.
I want to believe the people. Not the Gwich'in, because they are not the people.
I thank you for yielding, Mr. Chairman, and thank all of you that have traveled so far to be here today.
This legislation would eliminate provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 authorizing energy development in the 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
I want to thank the gentleman from Alaska for inviting us up 2 years ago. It was a fabulous trip, eye-opening.





