Our nation needs to become more self-reliant -- especially when it comes to energy. Allowing domestic exploration and production to continue in states like Oklahoma is the key to achieving energy independence. Unfortunately, there are others who have a different worldview and who use flawed science to promote a dangerous no-growth agenda, which has the potential for disastrous consequences domestically and with respect to our national security. While we may have a sufficient supply to meet our domestic energy demand, the oppressive regulations are stifling our ability to utilize our energy supply. As Attorney General, I have been vigilant in protecting the rights of our entrepreneurs to harvest the resources we have in our state, including the use of hydraulic fracturing.
An abundant local supply of energy is important to economic development just as it is to becoming less reliant on foreign supply. By having affordable, abundant and reliable energy we can help make Oklahoma an enviable place for entrepreneurs to launch businesses and create jobs. As Attorney General, I am troubled by these direct and indirect attempts to discourage domestic energy production and am prepared to challenge these attacks when needed.