It is imperative that America starts developing more of these energy resources to create jobs and to help jumpstart our struggling economy.

I am concerned with the adequacy of NOAA's data collection activities.

Any increase in gasoline prices impacts our economy.

Despite several recent years of record and near-record salmon runs, not one population of salmon has been removed from the ESA list.

Ultimately, America has a choice to either develop our own energy resources, or allow our economy to be subject to the whims of unfriendly foreign sources of energy.

I wish the President would show the same enthusiasm for U.S. energy production as he has shown for foreign energy production in countries such as Brazil.

I am troubled that these Executive Branch actions are moving forward without Congressional or statutory approval.

It is unfortunate that the threat of $4 or $5 gasoline has to be the impetus for this conversation.

Unfortunately, since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have done exactly the opposite and have repeatedly blocked access to American energy.

For the past 20 years, NOAA has expanded its management responsibilities over Endangered Species Act-listed salmon to include 28 separate populations, resulting in severe economic impacts to vast portions of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and…

I am really pleased to join with Chairman Hastings in introducing three what I believe are very important pieces of legislation to address the deregulatory gridlock that has occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in particular, and that will speed…

This Administration has canceled lease sales in Utah, delayed oil shale production in Colorado, imposed a de facto moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico...

This Administration has canceled leases in Utah, delayed oil shale production in Colorado, imposed a de facto moratorium on the Gulf of Mexico...

The purpose of today's hearing is to examine how to harness these energy resources on Federal lands.

I'm a firm believer in expanding all types of American energy--everything from solar and wind, to hydropower and biomass.

The best way for the United States to insulate itself long term from unpredictable world events and rising gasoline prices is to produce more energy here at home.

Hastings, Hon. Doc, a Representative in Congress from the State of Washington.

So really it all comes down to one very simple choice. Do we want to produce our energy here in America, and create American jobs...

The Obama Administration's energy policies are moving us backwards.

Our combined recoverable oil, natural gas, and coal resources total 1.3 trillion barrels of oil equivalent.

I announced yesterday my intention to introduce bills that will help produce more American energy by putting people in the Gulf back to work and reversing the President's offshore drilling ban.

The Obama Administration has done the most to block American energy production.

Every American is feeling the pain from rising gasoline prices.

If steps are not taken to improve Interior's oversight of oil and gas leasing, we are concerned about the department's ability to manage the nation's oil and gas resources.

I am a firm believer in expanding all types of American energy, from solar and wind, to hydro and biomass.