Brian Schatz actually said...

"I want to thank you for the chance to address the Committee and thank you for undertaking this effort to assemble comprehensive energy legislation in a bipartisan manner."

"I am especially grateful that you are beginning this effort with a look at energy efficiency which we all know is the least expensive, most effective way to reduce energy costs."

"I want to thank Chair Murkowski for assembling such a good, bipartisan group and for considering this and other excellent pieces of legislation."

"My strong belief is it will decrease total costs to the system."