We can't just simply say this problem is too big to solve, these homes are too big to fail.

I think we should do it.

The President has called for increased development of biofuels.

we have truly seen the advantages of the jobs that can come out of homegrown energy.

I come from a State that believes in science. We gave the world everything from the pacemaker to the Post-It note.

In order to get those technologies to the market, we do need to have that climate legislation in place.

We would like to see E12 and E15 and that we do not lose this biofuel component.

I think we had a space race many years ago, but it is truly going to be a race for energy efficiency.

It is going to be very important to this debate that business and the businesses that have sprung up around new energy, clean energy, green energy, whatever you want to call it, technology, has a seat at the table here.

the only safe predictions to make about today's decisions are that it will likely raise the price of goods at retail.

There's a lot of interest to incorporate road construction projects with the deployment of broadband technology, with the idea that we can save taxpayer money and reduce disruptions to American's lives, if we dig once.

I think our role here and our duty and the FTC's duty is beyond that, and it is really looking at if there has been a bad effect on consumers because of this.

I think it is important when we look at these numbers we consider that as well.

I think if we saw some pattern here of increased prices, as we saw back in--who was bringing up 1975 and what had happened?

You would prefer it done nationally, federally. It would be a lot easier than creating a national study for us to look at.

we see a lot of impact. We estimate that in some areas, we will see some 30 percent decline in our tourism business.

We need to be seeking out our share of international tourism to say to people around the world, 'Come here.'

Chairwoman Klobuchar, I would like to commend you for taking the time to hear from our industry.