If you look around the world, the countries with the best environmental practices are the wealthiest. There's a reason for that. If you're worried about where your next meal is going to come from or shelter over your head, your… — John S. Watson Copy Share Image
The greatest advancements in living standards over the past century have been coincident with affordable energy. — John S. Watson Copy Share
What I see are people who want affordable energy. They want strong environmental standards - they want a lot of things - but first… — John S. Watson Copy Share
Despite some struggles of our own, America's business and economic system remains the envy of much of the world. — John S. Watson Copy Share
Most of the well-developed world - Australia, Western Europe - they develop their resources base, they inventory it, they develop it, and they view… — John S. Watson Copy Share
The United States needs an energy policy that ensures America's tax, trade, regulatory and access policies are transparent and predictable. — John S. Watson Copy Share
We're going to need oil and gas and coal for a long time if America wants to keep the lights on. — John S. Watson Copy Share
I believe in free markets. I believe in free trade. I believe in creating the conditions that will allow that to happen. And if… — John S. Watson Copy Share
Chinese growth will either be strong or very strong. They have a voracious demand for energy that will only continue to grow. What they're… — John S. Watson Copy Share
Price creates incentive, and energy will be developed if there's demand for it at the price you can develop it. — John S. Watson Copy Share
For most of the countries I visit, getting affordable energy in the hands of the people is a preoccupation. — John S. Watson Copy Share
Historically, the United States has had a wonderful energy policy. We're blessed with a diversity of resources. We have oil. We have gas. We… — John S. Watson Copy Share
Natural gas will displace coal in power generation. Getting natural gas into the transportation fleet is harder. It works best for vehicles that work… — John S. Watson Copy Share
The United States must recognize that access to reliable and affordable energy is the basis for economic expansion - and global competitiveness. And the… — John S. Watson Copy Share
First, the oil and gas business pays its fair share of taxes. Despite the current debate on energy taxes, few businesses pay more in… — John S. Watson Copy Share
