Political Quotes

“these figures, particularly the estimated gas reserves, are still not a small amount, but they are significantly lower than the previously stated estimates and much smaller in size and in scope relative to other known gas reserves in the area of western Wyoming. Currently, in this area, there are 4,300 producing oil and gas wells in the three counties that are touched by this legislation. There is a proposal being considered for up to 4,339 additional wells that would not be affected by this legislation. There is production currently taking place in the Wyoming Range that will not be stopped by this legislation. The people of Wyoming are doing their part to keep America's energy flowing. We in Wyoming are the largest net exporter of energy in the United States. We support development of our coal, of uranium, of oil, of gas, and of renewable resources--the electricity from wind. We have never been a State that has said: Not in my back yard. We are No. 1 in coal production in the country, we are No. 1 in uranium production in the country for nuclear power, and we are No. 2 in the country in production of onshore natural gas. The people of Wyoming continue to do their part. We also recognize, through 119 years of statehood, that there must be a balance, a balance between helping the Nation meet its energy needs and maintaining the quality of life the people of Wyoming have come to enjoy.”