Political Quotes

the principle that we have followed, and we will follow in looking at these royalty rates, including the onshore royalty rates, is the principle of the fair return to the taxpayers.

Specific to Louisiana, one of the projects which Senator Landrieu has long championed is Lake Pontchartrain and the rest of the restoration efforts there.

Not cuts that I would like to see, frankly, but given the tough budget times, these are things that we've had to do.

I think with respect to all of our permitting programs, including many in your State, both on mining and renewable energy, and transmission, and so many other things, mitigation is part of the package.