John Barrasso

It is my hope, Mr. Chairman, that we can address these and other impediments to development on Indian lands.

It would have seemed to make more sense had the EPA come out with an application process, a way to fulfill the requirement, so that Tribes wanting to obey the law could have done it, could have done it right and then gotten back and…

What we need to do is remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to energy development.

When I meet with the Tribal leaders in Wyoming, I am reminded of how important energy development is to our Indian communities.

We have to work together to make sure that the voices of tribal leaders are heard.

I don't see why Congress should give up that authority now--not with a national unemployment rate of 8.3 percent.

And I certainly don't think that Congress should cede its authority to an Administration that puts politics ahead of unemployed Americans.

A State's elected representatives are far better positioned to determine what is in the public interest than political appointees in Washington.

Like Senators McCain and Kyl, I believe Congress should not cede its constitutional authority to direct land exchanges.

We do not expect or want our elected representatives to abdicate their responsibilities or punt difficult decisions to unelected officials.

I'm not only referring to the President's rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline.

These are very important nominations for our country and for our future.

Increased development of gas supplies in Azerbaijan can play an important role in helping to diversify European gas supplies.

It is important for each of you to provide strong stewardship of American taxpayer dollars.

It is important that the United States continue to be a strong leader across the globe.

Thank you, Madam Chairman. No further questions.

I believe that politically motivated prosecutions significantly undercut the values of democracy.

It will be difficult, if not impossible, for Ukraine to deepen relations with the West while Ms. Tymoshenko remains behind bars.

I believe people will continue to search for the right balance in terms of its foreign policies.

I am very supportive of the long-term prospects of Ukraine's integration into Europe.

It's my hope that Congress will reverse the President's decision soon and get Americans back on track to a more secure and prosperous future.

My concern is that the President's rhetoric doesn't match the policies that he pursues.

This country needs an all out, all of the above strategy that develops every available source of American energy.

Are we in a quorum call? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate is currently in session. ____________________

Thank you, Madam Chairman.