In California, you know, we don't really have the choice of having a debate about whether or not we believe that climate change is occurring.

I know every Member up here has thousands of people in their district who go to bed on their knees praying that people like you will make discoveries that will make them or their relatives live healthier lives.

Thank you for what you're doing and hopefully we can do the right thing here and better fund your initiatives.

I think that, you know, the investment in fundamental research that will allow scientists to understand, for example, genome engineering technology like we're discussing today, how does it operate, how can we deliver it to patients, how do…

I think creating a regulatory framework is helpful for all of us, and, again, I don't--I think it would be beneficial for us all to have it at one location.

I think the difference is that some of these middle ground concepts, like ours, and a number of others, do have the potential to be faster and less expensive because of the--we don't need lasers or superconducting magnets.

the game changing nature of fusion energy bears repeating, energy production that is safe, clean, and abundant that would change the landscape of energy forever.

I represent Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory in Livermore, California, in the 15th District.

And I was hoping you could tell us about the role our national labs are playing to keep us safe.

I have enjoyed working with you. You were very kind early on when we both were selected to lead our respective sides.

I and many people in my district have strong concerns about the safety of nuclear energy.