John Barrasso

In their freight train to socialism.

On balance, is it better that we develop uranium resources on federal lands than import uranium from Russia or Kazakhstan?

In other words, your Bureau seems to be cherry picking its data to suit a political agenda by the Biden Administration.

On balance, is it better that we develop oil and natural gas resources on federal lands here in the United States than import oil from OPEC and Russia?

So, on balance, is it better that we develop critical mineral resources on federal lands than import critical minerals from China?

When did the State Department formally make the request to the Department of Defense for military-assisted evacuation?

The top priority must always be getting all Americans home safely.

It is dishonest, and if he believes it, it is delusional.

So yesterday, you testified that the Taliban has been designated a terrorist organization.

America can no longer ever say we leave no American behind because Joe Biden did.

I think you should have been here instead.

This has to be the lie of the 21st century.

The Democrats' radical train, their freight train to socialism.

The Democrats` radical train, their freight train to socialism.

So could you explain why it is important that the Office of Science include more members from universities in our EPSCoR states on the Advisory Committee?

New Mexico is facing a dramatically different climate than we experienced back in the 1980s.

The University of Wyoming has the potential to make, I believe, major contributions to the Department of Energy's programs.

Is this program having its intended effect?

We must do better to improve access to federal research dollars, and this Committee is the place to make that happen.

We want to make sure that the money that the American people are investing, through our Treasury, is going to get a return on that investment.

If confirmed as Under Secretary for Science and Energy, Dr. Richmond, you would have an important responsibility spanning the Office of Science and the Department applied energy offices.

To the three of you, I'm sorry I have to ask the question of all these nominees.

I cannot say the same for Dr. Berhe's specific qualifications to serve as Director of the Office of Science at the Department of Energy.

Have any of you ever been affiliated or collaborated with an organization that uses violence against fellow Americans?

Have any of you ever threatened the physical safety of federal officials verbally or in writing?