"We are too many generations removed from the farm. We do not understand where our food comes from."
"I am compelled to underline the comments that Chairman Johnson has made, my friend, about the bipartisan cooperation on this Subcommittee."
"Sometimes, not here with this panel, of course, because we all represent various parts of rural America, but it is sometimes forgotten in the urban-centric districts in which our colleagues represent."
"I think I can speak for Congressman Kissell and Congressman Thompson, we are just pleased to be in the Chairman's district and Mr. Schilling's district."
"These individuals are extraordinary public servants."
"I give credit to my colleagues more than I frankly, it is really extraordinary."
"I was proud to join Mr. Tipton on this bill."
"I appreciate Chairman McClintock's commitment to examining and ultimately pushing an aggressive legislative agenda."
"I am committed as a Representative of a rural district that struggles in-part because of the potential for these types of projects is stifled by unnecessary regulatory requirements."
"I think it is appropriate that the two committees do spend some time, especially in light of the fact that I think we are going to utilize more and more natural gas as a cleaner source of energy."
"I think as a policy we are going to have to continue slant drilling and fracturization if we are going to take advantage of these energy sources."