It would be very short-sighted to produce energy in California via fracking, only to find out later that it could cause such damage.

I agree with those who say that when it comes to our country's energy resources, we should take an all-of-the-above approach to energy production.

I appreciate the opportunity to examine the important topic of hydraulic fracturing, often called fracking, in greater detail.

Okay, also will the research plan examine recycling of wastewater that would be produced in the fracking process?

Will the research plan also examine alternative fracking fluid technologies that would be less harmful to the environment?

Would you agree that at least right now, as I mentioned, we must proceed with extreme caution but that we may find that some states are better suited for exploration through fracking rather than other states?

The Boston tragedy reminds us that the threat continues to be real as far as what we face with respect to terrorism.

I believe our borders have never been more secure.

I have circulated a letter asking for robust funding for the Transit Security Grant Program.

I think that the administration, and you particularly, have done a very fine job and had a very measured response.

I am grateful that my colleague on this Committee, Ms. Lofgren, has been a tireless and fierce advocate for our laboratories.