Doug Lamborn

Can Colorado be exempted?

How can you say it is everywhere when it is actually two to three percent? I just do not understand that.

That begs the question, why do something the states are already doing?

We should have started this process a while back. I understand that as well. My constituents are asking me, and I am asking you today, why in the world we are not expediting oil and natural gas leases on Federal lands to meet our energy…

For these reasons, the Ute Indian Tribe requests that BLM not move forward at this time with development of regulations for hydraulic fracking on public lands, and more specifically, reservation lands.

We want a fair return. I am concerned about the price at the pump.

It seems to me it would be a cost factor that will either get passed onto the ultimate consumers.

The economic security of our nation is directly dependent on developing our own domestic resources that we are lucky enough to have within our borders.

The energy and mineral programs under the jurisdiction of this subcommittee bring in the most revenue to the federal treasury behind the IRS.

Rather than facilitating our own energy production and creating jobs for Americans, President Obama would rather send American dollars to the Middle East.

President Obama's solution to rising gas prices is OPEC.

The policies of the current Administration will not create jobs or produce American energy.

So I'm puzzled as to why you would include this statement; 'Of the almost 2,400 employees involved in carrying out these two responsibilities on a daily basis, less than 25 percent are employed by OSM.'

And as you know, my legislation received bipartisan support in Committee, and I expect it will receive bipartisan support once it comes to the full House for consideration later this year.

Until we get all of the answers from OSM on this rulemaking process, it would seem to me to be irresponsible for the Administration to go forward with the rule.

I share exactly the same sentiments that Representative Langevin just cited; and I have his same concern.

If I could ask the gentleman, is there any chance that Kathleen Sebelius will issue waivers to religious organizations, not just the labor unions who up until now have been the main ones getting waivers?

I thank the gentlelady for her comments. There's one other person who has a strong scheduling issue that I would like to come forward, from the State of Kansas, another person in his first term who has impressed me greatly, Representative…

I thank the gentleman for his remarks. There are a number of freshmen, including Mr. Kelly, who are making a big impact here in Congress just at 13 months of service. Another one, who I would like to refer to as speaking next, is Ann Marie…

I thank the gentleman from Maryland for his insight into this issue and his comments. A couple of organizational things just very quickly. Because of the keen interest to address this important issue, we're going to ask for a 4-minute…

And I can certainly count that 200 Members is close to the magic number of 218, which is 50 percent of the House. Likewise, 37 is getting close to the magic number of 50 needed over in the Senate. So you're doing great work. And I…

Thank you. And I do want to applaud Representative Fortenberry of Lincoln, Nebraska, for this courageous move that he has taken, for being a leader on this important issue of protecting the rights of the conscience for Americans. I thank…

I claim time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.

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