"Do you agree that this legislation will dramatically increase our dependence on foreign oil because it prevents EPA from taking actions to reduce oil use from cars, trucks, planes, boats, trains, construction equipment, or large industrial users of oil?"
"Do you agree that the views of these heroes that the legislation undermines EPA's regulatory authority that is critical to reducing the clear and present danger to the security and welfare of the Unit..."
"I welcome your proposal that the oil and gas industry should pay a larger share of the government's costs for inspections and permits following years of lax oversight."
"I believe most of us can agree that bigger government does not generally equate to better government."
"Are you examining the manner in which drilling wastes are being managed on Federal lands and ensuring that similar problems do not exist there?"
"The people in the Gulf need more than just one token permit. One permit will not put thousands of people back to work."
"I think the public really wants this to be resolved in a way in which the water which people are drinking is not contaminated by those processes."
"Would you support congressional action to establish a fee on nonproducing oil and gas leases?"
"I particularly appreciate your commitment to renewable energy."
"On climate change and endangered species, there are those who prefer to deny reality and ignore the warning signs of melting polar ice, crop killing droughts and deadly floods."
"If you increase the cost of producing gasoline, you raise the price of gasoline at the pump."