Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for yielding me time on this critical matter. I appreciate that my Planning for American Energy Act was incorporated as title II of the Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act of 2013. This final, commonsense package seeks to put in place responsible American energy plans that will reduce energy costs for consumers while also spurring economic growth and job opportunities. The legislation before us today would unleash the potential for thousands of new jobs and establish a reliable, affordable, and secure source of American energy through responsible production. Title II of this act seeks to establish commonsense steps to create an all-of-the- above American energy plan for using Federal lands to meet America's energy needs. Under title II of this legislation, the nonpartisan Energy Information Administration provides the projected energy needs of the United States for the next 30 years to the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture. The Secretaries would use this information to establish an environmentally responsible, 4-year energy production plan. The bill allows for energy development on public lands in order to promote the energy and national security of the United States in accordance with multiple-use management standards established by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Title II requires an all-of-the-above approach to energy development responsibly in this country.…”