First, the oil and gas business pays its fair share of taxes. Despite the current debate on energy taxes, few businesses pay more in taxes than oil and gas companies. The worldwide effective tax rate for our industry in 2010… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
For most of the countries I visit, getting affordable energy in the hands of the people is a preoccupation. — John S. Watson Copy Share Image
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 Image
