Jim Inhofe

I would just like to make sure that everyone knows that those who are supporting our legislation to do this are Harry Reid, Orrin Hatch, Robert Menendez, Mark Begich, Mark Pryor, Lisa Murkowski, myself and others.

We have bureaucratic obstacles, quite frankly. The EPA is helping us and working with us right now.

We are putting together a study now to see how long it would take to be totally independent, and it is way, way less than 20 years.

All we have to do is take the restrictions off the United States so we can develop our own resources like every other country does.

The industry also appreciates your leadership in the introduction of S. 1809, a bill that would help streamline the EPA emission certification program.

Congress could significantly accelerate the market penetration of NGVs through passage of S. 1408, the NAT GAS Act.

The Endangerment Finding is clearly an underpinning--and a necessary underpinning--of EPA's greenhouse gas standards.

I contend that it would not [dismantle the auto deal].

President Obama and the Administration do not believe that raising the gas tax is good for Americans who are out of work.

Thank you, Madam Chairman. First of all, I think this an area where we all agree.

The bipartisan support for both natural gas and natural gas vehicles speaks to its potential to strengthen energy security and serve as a viable alternative to gasoline powered vehicles.

Today, I'm encouraged to see that several members on Capitol Hill have introduced similar bills promoting the use of both natural gas and propane as a transportation fuel.

In 2008, when gasoline prices were above $4 per gallon, I was the first in Congress to introduce a comprehensive bill to promote the use of natural gas as a realistic alternative for the many Americans who were looking for price relief.

If we really are serious about wanting to be independent from other countries, all we have to do is develop our own resources.

I continue to applaud the holistic approach AFRICOM has taken towards U.S. foreign policy in security, development, and the global fight on terrorism in Africa.

My responsibility is to help advocate for that [Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD)] capability.

General Kehler, how important do you believe it is that the updated/revised 1251 plan be funded by the administration and Congress each year?

General Kehler, are you committed to robust efforts to reach out to Members of Congress, especially on the House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittees, to ensure funding of the 1251 plan as updated/revised?

The United States and China's Asian neighbors remain concerned about China's current military modernization efforts, including its qualitative and quantitative modernization of its nuclear arsenal.

New START's flexible limits on deployed and nondeployed delivery platforms retain sufficient flexibility in managing our triad of deterrent forces to hedge against both tactical or geopolitical surprise.

General Kehler, will you pledge to provide detailed briefings to Congress on any future analysis in support of a future arms control negotiation?

General Kehler, do you agree it is important to determine deterrence requirements and the types of forces necessary to achieve those requirements before engaging with the Russians in another round of nuclear reductions?

General Kehler, will you pledge to inform Congress if the administration seeks to revise current nuclear deterrence requirements and nuclear targeting guidance?

What concepts appear to be the most promising and what is the timeline to develop and deploy?

What role will conventional prompt global strike play in the U.S. strategic posture?