"I think we may be coming to the end of the hearing. But if I might I'd like to direct some additional questions to the panel for the record on coal to liquid technology."
"Energy R&D is the future of our energy industry, but is also critical to our national security, our environment, and our economy."
"I think we do have a dual goal, Senator, which is to promote renewable energy technologies that have emerged over the last 10 years but also to reduce carbon emissions."
"What that means is--think of this as a common goal, that all countries around the world can really align themselves with and collaborate."
"There's a realization internationally how important that is."
"CCS will be critical to helping us continue to use our vast domestic sources of coal while also working to address rising greenhouse gas emissions."
"Smart grid technology will play a critical role in making all Americans smarter and better informed about how we use our energy."
"I believe that if we have the right partnership of government, NGO's and businesses, we can promote and embrace current energy efficient technology."
"We are not there quite yet. There is much more to accomplish regarding smart grid technology as well as the regulations and policies that govern how energy information is available to consumers."
"Energy efficiency improvements can provide a combination of direct consumer benefits that will persist for many years."
"Addressing our energy needs in a responsible and sustainable way is necessary for our national security, our economy and our environment."