"The more energy America can produce, the stronger the American economy will be."
"Supporters are putting a lot on the line by advocating the largest energy tax in the history of America."
"We need to recognize the unique status of Native Hawaiians."
"I appreciate that it is a matter of considerable importance for Senators Akaka and Inouye, and for many Native Hawaiian people."
"this bill is a violation of our oath to the Constitution and a major affront to the Indian tribes in our states"
"many of us will vigorously fight to defeat it"
"In Southern Wyoming, in Colorado, having experienced bark beetle in our forests, I was there this past weekend; we have mountain ranges of standing dead trees that is literally a tinder box."
"In Wyoming, the frontier spirit of smaller government and individual liberty are still sacred traditions."
"How can NEPA be improved to address the concerns of people in the Rocky Mountain West who view the law as a tool by outside group to block economic development?"
"The NEPA process is broken, and it needs to be fixed."
"We cannot tie America's hands behind its back with onerous red tape if we are going to achieve energy independence."