"But since Day 1 this Administration, and during your tenure, ma'am, have had obstacles placed in the way of American excellence, in my opinion."
"It simply is nonsensical."
"The Royalty Resiliency Act was born, and currently BLM is required by law to approve CAs within 120 days."
"This is an egregious policy that is locking up millions of dollars for operators."
"H.R. 7377, the 'Royalty Resiliency Act' sponsored by Representative Hunt."
"Oil and gas for the next 20, 30, 40 years of my lifetime is not going anywhere."
"Higher costs for imported energy and job shortages from halted production loom large."
"This is just another example of unelected bureaucrats telling Alaskans that they know better than the state's elected leaders."
"No one on the planet produces energy cleaner and safer than American oil and gas, especially the companies in my district."
"I can tell you on a firsthand account that this is the cleanest and safest I have seen Houston, actually, in my entire lifetime."
"Imagine how energy prices will continue to rise for our constituents as this Administration continues to block offshore energy production."