I think it is productive and a good use of our time for both Subcommittees to hold this hearing together on this topic.
Frankly, obviously cooperation, instead of shouting slogans at one another, is what we have to do if we are going to cra...
I think we need to take a careful comprehensive approach to the risk assessment versus the risk management.
We look forward to the testimony, and seeing how we can put together, by the full committee, a comprehensive energy poli...
I believe it is what we should strive for on every issue that comes before this Congress.
To deny the American people these energy resources is simply illogical, shortsighted and wrong.
These sorts of scientific assessments and marine spatial planning are crucial to the successful development of our renew...
We need to make sure that this development is done wisely and in an environmentally-sound manner.
We do need to harness energy offshore, but in the form of renewable resources.
I have been a long-time opponent of new offshore oil and gas development.
I will soon introduce a bill, entitled the Coastal State Renewable Energy Promotion Act.