John Barrasso actually said...

"You know, the Department is facing several billion-dollar issues which are going to require prioritization and management well into the future, beyond the upcoming fiscal years."

"Oil and gas permitting delays directly threaten our energy security. They threaten American jobs and economic stability in small communities."

"So it seems more related to the cities."

"To survive long-term droughts we're going to need more storage because of the population growth in the West."