"I’m honored to be here with the National Association of Counties at your annual legislative conference. It’s a great group of people. I’ve dealt with you for a long time over the years. And every once in a while, I’ll find one I don’t like, but generally speaking, you’re fantastic. (Laughter and applause.) It’s true.
And when one of you are in the way, it’s very tough to get that job done. (Laughter.) And when you’re helpful, it’s real easy and we get it done, and we produce a lot of jobs and good results. And I just want to say you’re very important."
Excerpt: "You know the regulation business. I think you know the regulation business better than any group I can think of. (Laughter.) Now, sadly, about 5 percent of you are saying, “Oh, gee, I wish they wouldn’t have cut.” (Laughter.) But 95 percent of you are saying, “It was redundant and it was a problem.” And, you know, I talk about highways that would take years to get approved; it would take 18, 19, 20 years. I can give you many examples too. Not even big highways. Sometimes roadways. "
THE PRESIDENT: Wow. That’s great.
MS. LONG: So right now, Lee County, New Mexico, is the second-largest oil and gas producer in the United States.
THE PRESIDENT: Wow.
MS. LONG: And soon we will be first. And thank you so much for all you do for us.
THE PRESIDENT: That’s fantastic.
This was my favorite part. It is a microcosm of all the hard work our President does and his attention to detail. How old is this guy? He's like an unstoppable engine! We are very fortunate to have a man like this. Blessed even.