John W. Hickenlooper: “What we should do is continue to be a leader, and if you want to be a superpower, you had better be energy independent…”

I think we're in a global competition in terms of technology and innovation.

I think it's inspirational and delighted to see ways we can help expand and accelerate the progress you all have made.

Well, again, thank all of you for taking time out. I know you are busier than anybody, and you coming down here and spend your time is much appreciated.

I do want to--you each to talk about collaboration, and that takes more time, more money, more people, and yet it is crucial, and yet, we are going to likely enter a phase where we are not going to have more money.