John Hofmeister Quotations

We do not set or control the price of crude.

The Shell Houston Open is already on the map. The tournament already attracts the best who are out there. But I think this will attract even more of the best who are out there. That's good for Houston. Houston becomes a landmark.

We respectfully request that Congress do no harm by distorting markets or seeking punitive taxes on an industry working hard to respond to high prices and supply shortfalls.

It takes an extraordinary level of financial strength to deploy such large amounts of capital in risky environments and a cyclical industry. Fragmented or financially insecure players cannot afford such risk. To achieve what we have set out to do, we need your help -- not new barriers.

Shell is a nationwide company. But we choose the Shell Houston Open to put our footprints where we would like them to be.

I am just amazed at what Rees Jones has done with nature. His genius, along with the advice he gets from others, is one professional accomplishment. I think the Houston Golf Association is brilliant for hiring him, and we're proud to put our name on this course, to have a tournament on this course.

Lack of access to energy resources and the hurricanes are the roots of the angst American consumers are experiencing.

The question of shortage will be determined by how soon (we) get on line.

This is a challenging time for big corporations.

A clear, long-term framework will give business the necessary incentive and confidence to invest further.