I think having a plan is always the beginning of anything that we ought to be doing.

My view is that as we think about our energy future, one of the areas that has not gotten as much attention as it should is the area of energy efficiency.

I would distinguish between research and deployment. I think deployment is, in the end, where it happens.

Are there other things that ought to be looked at other than just the cost?

Government regulatory policy is obviously going to have a major impact on what happens in those markets.

Thank you all very much for being here.

I think that we are at a point where not only because of the difficulties that it poses for our companies, but also because of the political dynamic that it creates across the Atlantic, that it probably is a good time to revisit ITAR.

Today, we are nearly 2 years into the worst economic downturn certainly of my generation.

It would be a mistake to neglect this crucial partnership as we attempt to dig ourselves out of this economic downturn.

The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs meets today to examine the economic, trade, and investment ties between the United States and Europe.

I wanted to--wonder if you could elaborate on that and talk about how we can do a better job of helping our small businesses gain access to European markets?

diversification is extremely important.

we need to concentrate to a greater degree on energy efficiency, clean energy.

I especially appreciate hearing that.

Yes. We look forward to continuing to work on these issues as we try and strengthen this relationship and our exports.

Well, can you talk a little bit more about you suggested a barrier-free transatlantic market and a place where we might start.

I think it would send the right type of political statement, and I think it is, at this point, doable.

We need to find additional ways to encourage investment and create jobs here at home.