The industry wasn't 100 percent convinced that prices would stay high. We're just now at the point where they're starting to spend more.

In a way, the left is controlling that agenda. They're just implementing it at the community and state level.

The U.S. economy is a very strong economy; if there is a sudden cutoff of Saudi oil, and Americans suddenly have to pay a lot more to get gasoline, we'll do it.

Consumer response is the best remedy we have.

It's a substantial amount. It's many, many years of supply for current demands.

At least maybe people will still start thinking about some of these issues.

Russia is reminding people that they're the powerhouse of natural gas resources, but it's a false promise. They don't have their sector organized enough.

The second we get close to $80, speculators will drive up the price just to get there. Clearly, $80 is achievable in this marketplace.

These companies are under pressure to show increasing assets. They're under pressure to show they can have organic growth and not just buy another company.

We really could have a very tight squeeze in October or November because we have no padding.