Tom Carper actually said...

"The Federal Government can help level the playing field between fossil fuels and clean energy and be a catalyst for the creation and use of clean energy technologies."

"We reduced our petroleum consumption last year by 8 percent in 1 year, and we are on track to meet or exceed all Federal mandates for petroleum reduction, alternative fuel use, and alternate vehicle u..."

"Our country's dependence on fossil fuels exacts a huge cost on our economy."

"A question, if I could, for Mr. Hicks."