"There was a study that was recently released by DBL Investors that looks at the historical role of Federal subsidies in shaping the energy market."
"94.6% of federal subsidies over the last century have gone to oil and gas production, and nuclear energy."
"We cannot allow under our watch another Darfur humanitarian crisis to emerge in this same region of the world."
"Later today, Senator Isakson and I, as the chair and ranking minority on the Africa Subcommittee, will be joined by Senators Durbin and Wicker in introducing a resolution for consideration by the Sena..."
"I would like to thank Special Envoy Lyman and Assistant Administrator Lindborg for your testimony and for your very hard work in this area."
"The one challenge here is sustaining support for America's use of diplomatic and developmental resources around the world."
"I am grateful for your sustained engagement in this."
"That is something that has been very hotly contested here in Congress just in the past year."
"What I think is so terrific about being here today is that this is truly one subject matter that both sides not only agree on, but have actively worked hard on."
"I think we should continue to invest 1 percent of America's total budget in making sure that we have got the resources to be an effective voice for justice and for progress in these parts of the world..."
"I think we are seeing comparable advances potentially in Africa in farming."
"I would like to join Senator Cardin and Senator Lugar in opening by expressing my regret at the passing of Congressman Donald Payne."