That is astounding to me, and this seems to be a real opportunity for storage because storage can help reduce those outages.

this could very well be a game-changer.

I look forward to receiving a copy of it when you complete it.

If we find a way to store the power generated from the sun and the wind, really all energy resources, then we can transform the energy industry forever.

Power interruptions cost the United States economy roughly $80 billion per year.

I think we can move forward in the storage area in a bipartisan way.

So, at this point, you are exploring both the idea of a centralized storage approach and a decentralized storage approach.

Senator Udall has urged that we have this hearing.

I would urge you to do so.

I wanted to pursue this line of questioning. As I understand, interruptions to our power systems cost us about $80 billion annually.

The effect on the price of regulation services.

We urge you during the December 3 hearing of the Subcommittee on National Parks to shine new light on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center project.

Knowing its own history will make this nation as world leader much more credible and effective.

Thank you for that additional detail, and for the work you've done, again, and for--as I said earlier, for your service and your example.

What's your response to those who would question whether it's appropriate to have a national war memorial that's privately owned and operated and that charges an entrance fee?

Thank you for your service, on behalf of all the members of this subcommittee and the Senate in general.

The Subcommittee on National Parks will come to order.

America is a place, but it's also an idea; and you keep both alive by pursuing what you're proposing.

I, too, want to offer my welcome to the York family. I think every American is familiar with that phenomenal story from World War I.

We look forward to working with you, and the Senators that are here, to find a reasonable way forward.

I want to thank all of you for your time and the insights you provided.

I can think of no better way to honor Mr. Buckles and his departed comrades than by passing this bill which would provide long overdue recognition of all World War I veterans in our nation's capital.

this idea we want this to be based on science, but we also, after it is based on science, want to take action based on science to protect the public.

I appreciate clarification of the Department's point of view.

Thank you for your very succinct remarks.