John Barrasso actually said...

"A long-term leasing ban is also going to cost--and I can kind of go around the table here of members on this Committee--Louisiana, 48,000 jobs; Colorado, 18,000 jobs; Mississippi, 14,000 jobs; North D..."

"President Biden has justified his ban on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters--he cited climate change."

"I continue to believe it is a misguided decision by the President."

"Delays in leasing have already negatively impacted small to mid-sized operators."