Ken Salazar: “I understand very much what happens with lawlessness in reservations.”

A judicial nominee should have a demonstrated dedication to fairness, impartiality, precedent, and the avoidance of judicial activism from both the left and the right. I believe that Mr. Gorsuch meets this very high test.

We're producing more from public lands, both oil and gas, both onshore as well as offshore, than any time in recent memory.

I believe hydraulic fracking is safe. We know that, from everything we have seen, there is not a single case where hydraulic fracturing has created an environmental problem for anyone. We need to make sure that story is told.

I agree with you, Mr. Chairman.