Diana DeGette actually said...

"It actually wasn't a junket. It was a very interesting conference on Brazil's energy policy."

"Job creation should be a tertiary benefit. It should be the primary benefit."

"the sole reason for the government to invest in any energy policy, including clean energy and renewable, is to develop renewable energy."

"I am going to assume that you are holding this hearing today because of your deep concern that we're not creating enough green jobs."