"The agenda of congressional Republicans is clear: Do everything possible to maintain our addiction to fossil fuels."
"Something far more important is at stake today than scoring partisan political points."
"Members on this committee say they are shocked--shocked--that you would invest in a company as risky as Solyndra."
"All of Congress, in passing the bill, as they said, they appropriated $10 billion to cover for loan losses."
"Well, the Republicans have accused you of acting illegally in subordinating the loan, but I just don't think that's a case they can sustain."
"The Republicans accused you of granting the Solyndra loan to benefit a campaign donor, George Kaiser, but the record before this committee shows you acted on the merits."
"One of my colleagues earlier said, well we ought to change the law, that's what we thought we were doing."
"I know the preemption of State laws can sometimes be good for businesses, but it is not clear to me how preemption would help consumers or deter telemarketing abuses."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate your holding this hearing on the Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011."
"This is not a hearing about abortion. This is not a hearing about whether people can adhere to their religious beliefs and follow their own individual consciences."
"I disagree with the administration in providing that exception."