Arguably, Secretary Zinke has done more to support the boom in the energy sector, than even Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.
Zinke has been effective. The largest areas in American history have been opened to exploration and development, and rules designed to sabotage that sector have been swept away. Now we are the world’s largest producer of either oil or natural gas, and we are adding the additional production a fair-sized OPEC member each year.
The huge areas he opened up will produce for decades. A lot of Americans, including the members of several tribes, are going to be a lot richer over the next few decades, because of what he achieved in his two years.
I hope they find another position where we can continue to benefit from his talent. As a Navy Seal with 22 years on active duty (the first Seal elected to Congress, or to hold a Cabinet post), he has the courage to fight the Leftists looking to undermine our Country - unlike many other Republican politicians.
Fair winds and following seas, Brother Ryan.
Nonsense! We can’t drill our way out of this! /bitter sarc