"It would be unconscionable to allow this proposed legislation, S. 409, to go forward."
"As wise investors of the nation's public lands, isn't it better to invest in something that gives us a big return?"
"What, I think, this committee is looking for is a thumbs up or a thumbs down from the administration."
"The NEPA process isn't going to start until after this bill passes, am I right on that?"
"I'll just close with this point. America is great, over the last 200-plus years, because we have found ways to capitalize large investments in major projects that have brought a lot of wealth to the U..."
"But both indicate considerable frustration on this, and we're not getting answers, here."
"I, you know, I sat here and listened to Senator McCain, and then I listened to Senator Kyl, and obviously they have different styles."
"I am concerned that if we don't get off the dime, and get this done, now, the opportunity will be lost."
"To me, the most important thing, here, I mean, it's important to put people to work, it's important to get revenue for our governments from an activity like this by developing a natural resource in Am..."
"This legislation would have a significant impact on jobs, on the Federal Treasury, on revenues for the State and local governments."
"We make that determination."