"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think I'll take my questions in order."
"The Government must start operating under the same rules that families across America face every day when balancing their checkbook."
"We should invest taxpayer dollars wisely in agriculture programs that will increase our agricultural communities' competitiveness here and abroad."
"We have to continue to expand access to foreign markets because a thriving agriculture industry is key to our economic recovery."
"I am concerned, as the discussion on the Senate floor has indicated this week that many are, that the EPA not use its regulating authority to do what I believe legislatively would never happen now wit..."
"I am concerned that the wild lands policy can have a negative impact on resource development in public lands."
"This one-two punch--a reliance on foreign oil and an administration with little concern for expanding exploration--puts us in an extremely vulnerable situation."
"These lands need to be managed in a way that provides the greatest benefit to the public--and what could be more beneficial than using them to provide low-cost, reliable and plentiful energy to this N..."
"The 2012 request is $12.2 billion."
"I look forward to working with you now and in the future to address our country's needs."
"I agree with you that our conventional resources have to continue to be an important part of what we are doing for a long time."