"Petroleum from the Bakken region recently passed 1 million barrels per day, which accounts for approximately 12% of total domestic production."
"Today, the Energy and Oversight Subcommittees will inquire about the characteristics and behavior of petroleum produced from the Bakken region."
"I look forward to further discussion and again thank today's witnesses for participating in today's hearing."
"I think that is an indication that it is not working well any more, and it is in need of reforms."
"The implications of this overreach really are staggering."
"The EPA is attempting to take control of our nation's electric system without legal or scientific justification."
"The EPA admits that the rule will have little or no impact on global warming."
"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is continuing its regulation rampage, attempting to take control of our nation's electric system without any legal or scientific justification."
"The implications of this overreach are staggering. The rule has the potential to shut down power plants across the nation, raise energy prices and threaten energy security."
"The Clean Air Act does not give the EPA the authority to regulate the electric grid or tell Americans where to set their thermostat."
"They feel like the Government is denying them tax-exempt status that they deserve."