John Barrasso actually said...

will you commit to resuming oil and gas lease sales each and every quarter going forward, as required by law?

You can't possibly be willing to ignore what is taking place in the Congo.

Will you commit to fully defending your own Department's decisions to issue these leases and permits in court?

Your goal is to follow the law. The purpose of the Mineral Leasing Act is to promote the mining of coal on the public domain.