John Curtis actually said...

"As a Member of Congress, I think we are frustrated more than we would like with powers that we believe belong to us not being exercised."

"I am not opposed to mineral withdrawals when appropriate and, in fact, have sponsored two pieces of legislation withdrawing a total of over 2 million acres of Federal land from extraction."

"I will note that both of these bills are Democrat-sponsored, and that there is no Republican bill being considered at the hearing today."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you to all of our witnesses for being here."