I certainly don't disagree with that although I do think that Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is probably going to take up--

But if one is a number 1 and one is a number 2, it seems that the number 1, which in this case is light crude, would be more flammable, more ignitable than the other.

So I want--then I want to get to the packing group designation, which I think you speak to as well in your testimony.

I prefer that there not be sides but rather that we all pull in the same direction.

Energy independence creates a healthy economy, jobs at home, and directly correlates to our national security.

I do believe if I threw a match in Bakken crude oil, it would not light. Gasoline and ethanol would.

I am very proud of the fact that--and I am one that has resisted many times to call for a comprehensive national energy policy.

The cost of generating electricity will increase $93 billion per year because of that and consumer pockets are going to be lighter by $2,100 per year.

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, it is no secret that my home State of North Dakota is enjoying the blessing of an energy boom, an economic boom, which is driven largely by an oil and gas renaissance that has us contributing…

But it is my understanding that if there is an imminent threat, if there is an emergency situation--which I believe, as I recall, this was designated--couldn't you have reassumed----

So, looking back on it, I mean, do you ever regret and think maybe we should have been a little more urgent in our response?