"I think there is some perspective and context that we really need to bring to this discussion."
"How about water rights? Anyone lost any water as a result of the Blueways designation?"
"We might be able to talk about solutions to the student loan indebtedness problem, or maybe even the real costs that some of our failed energy policies are foisting on the federal government."
"I just want to express dismay as a member of Congress who would like to see this body solving problems instead of rehashing these type of pep rallies for highly-profitable industries."
"We know irrefutably that production is up, that times, frankly, in this industry have never been better."
"We are here to have a pep rally for the oil and gas industry who is experiencing record profits."
"I have waited around here not because I have any searing probative questions of the witnesses, but rather to express a little bit of dismay as a freshman member of Congress and of this Committee."
"Thank you especially for the spirit of your statement earlier that this is focusing on strategies to save and avoid extinction and bring about recovery, rather than whether we should do these things."
"The California National Coastal Monument Expansion Act will not only protect our heritage, our national heritage area, it will contribute to the growing tourism economy of this region."
"I want to associate myself with those who have expressed opposition to you over chained CPI..."
"With respect to both the deficit and the debt at the 10-year horizon, would it be fair to assume that comprehensive immigration reform would have a positive effect on both of those things?"