Christopher John: “Why would we encourage the construction and operation of more oil and gas wells in U.S. waters than are necessary?”

I happen to be, I guess notwithstanding anything else, a big fan of the BCS. I believe that it is a system that is maybe far from perfect, but I am very supportive of the theory of what it is all about. It puts to strength the schedule and…

After more than a decade, it is time for the federal government to settle this outstanding obligation and, at the same time, protect the rights of my home State.

Unfortunately, this authorization has never been satisfied and my home state has lost literally millions of dollars as a result.

It is important to note that during the 4-year period of study, the federal lessee continued to drain the sacred reservoir and actually continued to drain the field until the Federal wells ceased producing in 1998.