Unfortunately, there are those who will automatically say no--no to job creation and deficit reduction no matter the advancements in technology.

Allowing energy production in ANWR is an investment in the U.S. economy worth several hundred billions of dollars.

As I stated two weeks ago, I believe that the Joint Select Committee working to find $1.5 trillion in budget savings should embrace opening ANWR.

Producing this much oil would generate substantial revenue for the federal government through leasing and royalties.

Responsibly harnessing America's onshore and offshore energy resources will create millions of new jobs and generate billions in new revenue.

The U.S. imports over 65 percent of our nation's annual petroleum needs.

ANWR? It is a 19 million acre national wildlife refuge.

this proposal, because the discussion draft differs from the reorganization of the department, will only delay permitting of drilling.

There is no longer any excuse for this Committee and this Congress to delay action on the broad reforms that are needed.

Now we are at a crossroads. We have a choice to make--when the reorganization is complete, will those three parts resemble the three wise men or the three stooges.

Even the simple and commonsense requirement that oil companies pay for the inspections of their own rigs has been rejected by the Republican majority.