It is actually already there. It is called advanced biofuels, algae-based fuels, everything from cosmetic oils to fuel for the Navy ships. So we can do these things. But, again, it is how we deploy our resources. We have about 5 minutes, and we are going to do a lightning round between the three of us. I am going to turn to Mr. Tonko. {time} 1720
John Garamendi: “It is actually already there. It is called advanced biofuels, algae-based fuels, everything from cosmetic oils to fuel…”
On the recordMay 12, 2011
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