Jim Inhofe: “I believe the President would consult with Congress to determine if additional authority is appropriate.”

Nothing is being done. I came to this meeting because it is apparently the White House that is stopping this or delaying this.

First of all, I want to thank the chairman for all the hard work. People don't realize that this is, in my opinion, the most significant vote of the year. It has been one we have been through for a long period of time, and it is necessary…

we are proud to honor the achievements of Ms. Cheryl Black, and on behalf of a grateful nation, we salute her 43 years of service to our great Nation. We offer her our thanks and congratulate her on a well-earned retirement…

a free-market approach to conservation. These areas can be developed, but Federal taxpayers do not underwrite the investments.