A clear, long-term framework will give business the necessary incentive and confidence to invest further. |
I am just amazed at what Rees Jones has done with nature. His genius, along with the advice he gets from others, is one professional accomplishment. I think the Houston Golf Association is brilliant for hiring him, and we're proud to put our name on this course, to have a tournament on this course. |
It takes an extraordinary level of financial strength to deploy such large amounts of capital in risky environments and a cyclical industry. Fragmented or financially insecure players cannot afford such risk. To achieve what we have set out to do, we need your help -- not new barriers. |
Lack of access to energy resources and the hurricanes are the roots of the angst American consumers are experiencing. |
Shell is a nationwide company. But we choose the Shell Houston Open to put our footprints where we would like them to be. |
The changes needed in our energy infrastructure to meet future demand and respond to climate change will not happen by chance. |
The question of shortage will be determined by how soon (we) get on line. |
The Shell Houston Open is already on the map. The tournament already attracts the best who are out there. But I think this will attract even more of the best who are out there. That's good for Houston. Houston becomes a landmark. |
This is a challenging time for big corporations. |
This remains a highly competitive industry. |
We believe Congress should enact comprehensive (Offshore Continental Shelf) budget sharing legislation to appropriately compensate states, such as Louisiana, that shoulder the burden of oil and gas development. |
We do not set or control the price of crude. |
We respectfully request that Congress do no harm by distorting markets or seeking punitive taxes on an industry working hard to respond to high prices and supply shortfalls. |