Thanks to the stimulus grant, the Golden State's high-speed rail project has become nationally recognized as the Train to Nowhere.

Californians are growing weary of the promises made by rail advocates.

I think we agree that there should be gradual change, and that is why in Mr. Ryan's plan he has put forward 55 and older, because that gives people time for retirement planning and such to deal with the changes.

It seems like every President, no matter if it is Republican or Democrat is--they are all for nuclear power yet nothing ever happens.

Our Nation has been blessed with great abundance of natural resources.

If we summon the political will to enact this legislation before the committee, H.R. 909, would reverse this course.

I was quite embarrassed to learn that when I developed this legislation I thought that I had developed something new. In fact, this is being used in Brazil, and to my knowledge, although I have not talked--I do coach the Brazilian Caucus…

I think simplifying of the tax code, getting rid of all these credits would be something worthwhile.

Nothing done by our government in the past 4 decades has actually helped to achieve the goal of energy independence.

It is time for us to act, and I really do appreciate, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, for having the opportunity to testify here today.

I believe that despite the ranking member's testimony at the beginning, I think this is something that is new, is innovative, and it would change the way that alternative energy is deployed.