Ron Wyden actually said...

"I appreciate it. As I indicated, what I like about this concept--this is a chance to do it in the real world."

"I am a very strong supporter of hydropower. It's enormously important in our region."

"Would you be willing to be a point person between your office and Interior to speed this up and ensure that both agencies are working together and that, particularly, we look at using the public lands..."

"the development of oil and natural gas from shale has the potential to be a real game changer in the U.S. energy market, and there is, of course, tremendous, you know, interest."