I think both elements are important: process and leadership. And I think the process needs to trump in the case the leadership does not show up at the table.

We assume that we can raise taxes to high levels and still grow GDP at four percent real rates. That puppy does not hunt in any world.

I believe whole heartedly we need to go with accrual accounting.

I have seen firsthand the peaceful coexistence of wildlife with oil and gas exploration activities in the Prudhoe Bay area.

The problem still remains, though, that activity levels, where people are actually trying to stick a drill bit in the ground, in the seabed offshore, are still way below historical averages.

That decline in American energy production is going to have a detrimental effect on the American economy.

I would ask you to facilitate a culture of openness and cooperation, where an operator can come in and feel free to speak freely about what works and what doesn't work.

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I want to stress that we have an obligation to help our veterans land on their feet when they come home.