This is just common sense.

I hope with that we have entered a new era with respect to understanding NEPA's value to our communities, our environment, and our economy.

I don't think it is wrong for our agencies to do the same.

I hope that the misguided task forces and investigation we have seen before, aimed at proving that NEPA and other laws somehow stifle our economy and limit our freedoms, are a thing of the past.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Clark, your testimony is largely complementary of CEQ guidance.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin and the leadership on the other side of the aisle for expediting this particular request-- I am very appreciative--and to all the…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Madam Ranking Member.

There is no doubt in my mind we can transition to a clean energy economy and come out the other side stronger as a Nation.

I want those good paying jobs to be created here, where they can form rungs on ladders out of poverty in a nation where the ranks of the poor are growing.

I know we will not agree often, but I think we can agree that congressional oversight is important.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to congratulate you on your chairmanship of this new subcommittee.