Every barrel of oil that we produce around the world benefits Americans because it keeps prices down. We can talk more later about American energy independence, but the facts are, every barrel we produce helps Americans because it keeps prices down. John S. Watson Read Quote
You know, Chevron – we don’t do original research on climate change. It’s the government’s role to do that, and we accept the determinations that are there. John S. Watson Read Quote
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 Read Quote
The United States must recognize that access to reliable and affordable energy is the basis for economic expansion – and global competitiveness. And the nation must move from discouraging fossil fuel development – which is largely our approach today – to enabling it. We need all forms of energy to keep our economy strong. John S. Watson Read Quote
What I see are people who want affordable energy. They want strong environmental standards – they want a lot of things – but first and foremost they want affordable energy. And if you want affordable energy, you want oil, gas and coal. John S. Watson Read Quote
The United States needs an energy policy that ensures America’s tax, trade, regulatory and access policies are transparent and predictable. John S. Watson Read Quote
For most of the countries I visit, getting affordable energy in the hands of the people is a preoccupation. John S. Watson Read Quote
Price creates incentive, and energy will be developed if there’s demand for it at the price you can develop it. John S. Watson Read Quote
Most of the well-developed world – Australia, Western Europe – they develop their resources base, they inventory it, they develop it, and they view it as a good source of jobs and revenue. We are a country that for too long has taken affordable energy for granted. John S. Watson Read Quote
