Ralph Hall: “Can you tell us anywhere in the United States where fracking has ruined one glass of drinking water. Each of the…”

I want to thank you for holding this hearing on what is probably one of the most important words in the dictionary, especially to youngsters 18 years old, high school, college graduates, and that word is energy.

Probably other than 'prayer,' it is the most important word in the dictionary for young people.

Our nation depends on an all-of-the-above energy strategy, and the use of technologies like hydraulic fracturing have been an important role in helping achieve energy security.

This is another example of the government picking winners and losers. We are the losers.