Russ Fulcher actually said...

"we are going to have to continue to take steps to empower, I think, our locals more when it comes to areas and regions around the country where it is dominated by Federal lands."

"the substantial decrease in leasing in the Gulf of Mexico will have a catastrophic impact on both our energy independence and ability to protect the Texas coastline."

"Restricting U.S. energy is the direct cause of this frustration--and current OCS policies are a continuation of those irresponsible policies."

"Affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible energy is the only responsible environmental policy."