Scott Tipton

There is no question about that. A dramatic increase in supply generally leads to a dramatic decline in price.

One thing I think we are all concerned about when we fill up at the gas pump, when we are trying to pay our bills at home, is the idea of what the cost is of the fuels that we are paying for.

So, do you think that a comprehensive, responsible, all-of-the-above energy plan that is laid out in H.R. 1394, is that going to be able to help put people back to work when we need jobs in this country?

The good news of legislation is if you don't prioritize it, it is not there.

You probably love where you live, you like to be able to have clean air, clean water, and like to be able to turn on the lights. Can we responsibly develop these resources?

It is certainly in the interest of the country and a mission of the Bureau of Land Management to manage for multiple use, including oil and gas and other energy resources.

It is time that we put the politics aside and we stand up for the American people and American energy resources and American jobs for a change, rather than playing political games.

This bill, that I introduced with Mr. Young, would nullify that plan and require the Interior Department to produce a new plan for responsible development of these resources.

Alaska is a tremendous energy asset to our Nation.

But Americans shouldn't have to settle for and accept near $4 gasoline prices.

These bills will help us expand oil and natural gas and renewable energy production on public lands.

The bottom line is that the American people need a reliable supply of affordable energy.

Nevertheless, due to unreliable Federal policies and overregulation, the wind industry has lost 10,000 jobs since 2009 according to a recent report.

It is critical to note that this is attributed exclusively to production on State and private lands where the Administration's policies do not govern energy policy.

This Administration's policies have rendered energy production on public lands so costly and burdensome that companies which once provided valuable jobs in the Third District of Colorado and across the West are being forced to seek out…

The Planning for American Energy Act puts a common sense plan into place.

It is critical that we have an established national energy plan to meet our needs.

The bottom line is the American people need a reliable supply of affordable energy.

At a time when our country needs to be able to focus on domestic energy production and job creation, it is critical that we have an established national energy plan to be able to meet our needs.

So would it make sense to you if we can create American jobs on American soil to be able to put Americans back to work?

There is a quantitative difference between everybody in the country having health insurance versus quality health care.

Woman, I offer this amendment to provide technical corrections and to eliminate drafting inconsistencies between this year's bill and its counterpart in the 112th Congress. This amendment reflects changes sought by the Bureau of…

Reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman for his comments. With that, Madam Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

Woman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, strike lines 14 through 18, and insert the following: ``(3) The Bureau of Reclamation shall…

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