Andy Ogles: “I thank my colleague for wishing that I find oil in my yard. I hope I do, but that being said, I joke. Mr. Chairman, let…”

“I thank my colleague for wishing that I find oil in my yard. I hope I do, but that being said, I joke. Mr. Chairman, let me just say that this is a step in the right direction to have a more responsible energy policy. It is lowering the cost on the producers as they explore and continue to explore for our energy independence. Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Ogles). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”