"This illegal proposal--and it is illegal and it does not follow the law--would make non-use of lands a competing use."
"I would strongly urge you to withdraw this disastrous and illegal proposal."
"You can't possibly be willing to ignore what is taking place in the Congo."
"Your goal is to follow the law. The purpose of the Mineral Leasing Act is to promote the mining of coal on the public domain."
"Mining in America is better for our economy. It's better for the environment."
"Well, your budget has been increased, and I don't think many people who are listening here believe that it's the companies who need these permits who are slow-walking the information back to you."
"I would expect you and your Department to fully defend the lawsuits, defending your own action here."
"Now is not the time to cut the budget for the Bureau of Reclamation. The people of Wyoming and all Americans deserve better."
"Her assault on American energy has contributed to soaring energy prices across the country."
"I am sad to say that Secretary Haaland has failed the people of Wyoming."
"Will you commit to fully defending your own Department's decisions to issue these leases and permits in court?"