John Barrasso actually said...

"The bill extends the existing royalty rate on soda ash. The current royalty rate has helped American soda ash producers compete with China."

"I believe we can all agree that some of the task force recommendations are common sense and should be implemented soon."

"Last August, the Committee sent several questions to you from the July 2011 oversight hearing..."

"The law says that we should release for a severe energy supply interruption."