John Barrasso actually said...

"I am encouraged by this announcement, because I have seen the success that results from these partnerships."

"In Wyoming we have tremendous coal, tremendous natural gas, tremendous oil resources. These resources fuel our state's economy and are responsible for billions in state and local revenues."

"I agree exactly with what you said and the role of this Committee working to advance good policy and hate to see tragedy at play that brings about these sorts of hearings."

"The liability utilities face caused by poor vegetation management outside of the rights-of-way truly can be astounding."