07/28/2009
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"opening statement"
"This is truly a bipartisan issue and I am looking forward to working with members on both sides of the aisle to make some progress here."
"Our energy grid serves as the backbone of our economy, touching every aspect of our lives."
"I was pleased to see that in Fiscal Year 2020, the Energy and Water Appropriations Report directed funding to be used for cross-cutting initiatives."