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

The need to end this de facto moratorium is not only crucial to the Gulf, but is also a national imperative.

The actions and policies of President Obama and his Administration to block, prevent, delay, hinder, revoke, tax, and drive up the cost of American-made energy, in my mind, is simply mindboggling.

These same studies also suggest that the drilling really won't affect gas prices at the pump in the near term.

Thousands of Americans who depend on offshore energy production for their livelihood have found themselves out of work.

The risks of more drilling in the Gulf of Mexico need to be seriously considered.

When it comes to an energy policy for our nation, the President is headed 180 degrees in the wrong direction.

In the Gulf, thousands of Americans who depend on offshore energy production for their livelihood have found themselves out of work.

Drilling exploration off of Florida's shores changes our brand and our image forever.

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

the government has withheld valuable water from communities, prioritizing the needs of a three-inch fish over thousands of American workers and their families

The responsibility to produce America's energy resources... rests squarely with the Department of the Interior.

the Administration is deepening America's dependence on unstable and hostile foreign countries

It is imperative that the Department of the Interior prioritize domestic energy production and concentrate on job growth in Colorado and throughout the country.

the official moratorium on deepwater drilling was lifted over four months ago, yet the Administration just this week, and I am glad they did, issued their first permit

The American people understand that we cannot, and should not, rely on OPEC for energy security.

your budget has a $60 billion tax increase on American energy, and I do not believe that is what Americans need at this point

bigger government does not equate into better government

I understand why my good friend from Nevada is offering this; he's representing what he thinks is right for his constituents, and I commend him for that. But the fact of the matter is this is the law of the country, this is the repository…

I know I speak for all of my Republican colleagues on the Water and Power Subcommittee when I say that we are excited and eager to undertake the mission outlined in House Resolution 72 to identify the Federal regulations in this field that…

Mr. Speaker, gasoline prices are rising, and we have near double-digit unemployment. The Obama administration should be doing everything within its power to spur economic growth and to create new jobs. Unfortunately, they have not. This…

Every barrel that we don't produce from the Gulf means more lost revenue to the Federal Government, more lost jobs, and an additional transfer of American wealth to hostile nations.

The oil spill was a terrible tragedy and the effects are still being felt today.

While understanding these concerns, I kept, and am keeping, an open mind on the recommendations of the President's Commission.

The response to this event could be the difference between making offshore drilling the safest in the world or locking up our resources.