Doc Hastings actually said...

During the first week of this administration, we have seen the Interior Department take action after action that is costing us the creation ...

Our economy cannot afford to have the Federal Government keep saying, no, no, no, to the creation of new energy and production jobs.

We need to recognize the significant role that minerals and metals play in our economy, and how important they are to the manufacturing jobs...

We must be honest that the jobs of American workers are at risk if the Federal Government imposes excessive and costly regulations and fees ...