Steven Chu
The Public Record
To spur innovation, President Obama has called for increased investments in clean energy research, development and deployment.
We want to invest in things which will give the United States the competitive edge.
I was disappointed to see the House GOP propose sweeping cuts to the ARPA-E program, which would leave it with only $50 million for the remainder of FY 2011.
I do believe that we do need a domestic enrichment technology. It is important for our national security, let alone our energy security.
As the stockpile decreases in size, the role of science, technology and engineering in deterrence will increase in importance.
Retaining the core nuclear weapons capabilities, while transitioning to the more compact and agile infrastructure needed to ensure a safe, secure, and effective deterrent, will require sustained attention and investment.
The danger of a nuclear weapon falling into the wrong hands is the greatest threat facing the American people.
The President has called for reducing the role of nuclear weapons in our national security strategy.
I outlined a three-point strategy that does make sense that will get us to, hopefully, greatly decreasing our oil imports.
Only a cap on carbon will give industry the direction and certainty it needs.