"We think that you can do it in an environmentally responsible way, ice roads, ice pads, the highest standards..."
"I think, if we are careful, we can do it all."
"if the Federal process were streamlined, as the legislation would lead to, would there be more interest in exploring and developing energy on Federal lands, which I believe would lead to more income t..."
"I am totally opposed to that, and I imagine most of us here are."
"The current absence of legal certainty around hydrocarbon reservoirs that may overlie our maritime boundary with Mexico..."
"This Agreement, if implemented correctly, is a rare opportunity to expand U.S. energy production, create new American jobs, and grow our economy..."
"I am deeply disappointed that it has taken the Administration more than a year since the Agreement was signed to finally transmit to Congress something for us to consider."
"We must approach this hearing remembering that approval of this Agreement sets an important precedent for other similar transboundary hydrocarbon agreements."
"This acreage along our maritime boundary with Mexico seems to be one area where we can agree that exploration and development can and will happen."
"I am deeply disappointed that it has taken that Administration more than a year since the agreement was signed to finally transmit to Congress something for us to consider."
"I am really concerned about Section 1504."
"I represent Colorado Springs, and the Waldo Canyon fire was a horrific tragedy last year: 350 houses were destroyed, 2 people died."