Pat Ryan actually said...

"The fact is, energy is critical to our economy. We can't get out of this fiscal mess without economic growth."

"So, Mr. Chairman, I hope we will, going forward, change at least what has been the pattern in this House of Representatives and truly focus on all of those energy sources, not simply a one-dimension f..."

"Energy production is one of the best tools we have to grow the economy--and to pay down the debt."

"I believe, as do hundreds of American businesses who recently signed a statement saying that the United States should rise to the occasion and challenge, that dealing with global challenge is at the s..."