Johnnie Burton Energy Quotations

We need to find natural gas and oil in order to bridge the gap between now and the commercial development of renewable energy sources.

With sharply higher energy prices buffeting both families and businesses, we want to be sure that we fully consider the environmentally sensitive development of the vast domestic oil and gas resources off our coasts.

The offshore energy industry has compiled an outstanding safety record that allows development of these resources without significant risk to the environment.

I am particularly interested where public lands are involved and where public lands may be able to produce more energy for the nation.

The idea of leasing federal waters off the coast of Virginia comes in response to discussion in the state's legislature about the potential of energy development off its coast. However, no offshore development will occur off Virginia unless the state's congressional delegation works to lift the moratorium.