Mac Thornberry

We must continue research into new forms of energy and into more efficient use of existing energy sources.

We should start by allowing drilling in Alaska's National Wildlife Refuge. It can provide billions of barrels of recoverable oil and trillions of cubic feet of recoverable natural gas.

Energy is necessary for economic growth, for a better quality of life, and for human progress.

My perspective is cultural and world-based. It's always been a global perspective.

I think a lot of songwriters would agree that it's often easier to find inspiration in misery.

I just had an idea that went right over my head.