John Barrasso actually said...

"I think you said it so very well, in the summary that you have just given, that I will keep my opening statement very brief so we can hear from our witnesses."

"I agree with Senator Wyden. We have great concerns about energy affordability."

"The energy lease approval process is tied up on red tape and it takes too long."

"In these times of economic hardship, we should be looking for ways to encourage economic development, not inhibit it or prevent it."