"We are half way toward compliance, and we have reduced our carbon emissions in the United States more than all that other signatories to the Kyoto Protocols."
"We should--all of us--no matter our perspective or experience--disenthrall ourselves from bias and ideology to find a new path forward."
"If we get energy policy right, we'll make progress on all three."
"I think ultimately we will get to that Federal regulation."
"A revolution in shale gas has brought welcome news."
"We don't believe there is no role for the federal government, but, on balance, we believe the states are better positioned to regulate effectively."
"In Colorado, we believe that we can best ensure our natural resources and environment are protected, while fostering the responsible development of oil and gas resources."
"obviously the economy is undergoing a steady recovery, but we still have high unemployment, a deficit makes investment difficult"
"We are increasing our national security, and we are dramatically reducing ground--greenhouse gas emissions."
"I think it will prove to be the transition energy that will allow us eventually to get to a fully renewable energy environment."
"the Persian Gulf is more volatile than ever, and we see our national security--40 years after our first energy crisis, the oil is controlled by unfriendly regimes in many cases."