Mr. Chairman, thank you very much.

That is encouraging, but nonetheless, as we talk about how technology has evolved and appreciating very much the fact as we talk about the connectivity on the charging component, I think therein lies one of the frustrations associated with…

One of the reasons I am so passionate about this is----

it is important to work with industries and across countries to develop industry standards that allow for maximum market access

the commitment to research and development and innovation as keys to America's economic success.

I appreciate your attention to this in support of the national labs as well, sir.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

One of the things we could do to work together is to alleviate that.

So you would be open, as long as you could streamline the process to make sure that adequate protections were in there for the tribe, for the tribal members, as well?

I have learned that more has to be done, and I support the approach that this Subcommittee is taking.

I appreciate the mentorship and advocacy that has come from Chairman Young in these areas.

If the Federal Government absolved--if the trust responsibilities were absolved, is that something you would support?

Do you believe that eliminating Western's borrowing authority would increase or decrease the likelihood of these kinds of transmission projects?

your attention to the tribes, not only in the budget but also in your responses to questions today is certainly important.

I appreciate that transition to transmission.

The first impulse of those concerned with regulatory policy should not be to claim 'the science made me do it' or to dismiss or discount scientific results, but rather to publicly discuss the policies and values that legitimately affect…

In these tough economic times, we should not be making it harder for business to develop on tribal land.

The last thing the Federal Government should do is to stand in the way of families who are ready and willing to buy a house.