I think virtually everyone understands what a high-risk business it is.

I didn't want to miss the opportunity to thank the Service for their help, when I was Governor.

There is almost nothing that is more destructive to the stock market, to the investors, to the free market system, than uncertainty.

One thing you can be thankful for, Mr. Nichols, is, it doesn't seem that your industry is as politically correct as wind and solar.

If we do this work, and we get out and do it before we have the fires, it does make a difference.

I rise today to congratulate and acknowledge the centennial anniversary of the founding of the city of Ucon, ID. On August 13, 2011, the citizens of Ucon will gather at Simmons Park to commemorate its 100th year and unveil a monument to…

It's a constant fight.

I hear what you're saying about this list of standards that you have.

We, I think, virtually everyone here wants to help every way we can with this particular method of generating electricity.

It troubles me deeply to have someone who's represented a special interest group to come and try to do what you're going to be asked to do in leading this agency.

I thank Senator Johanns very much. I am honored to be here with the other former Governors. There are a handful of us on each side who have had the honor and privilege of serving their States as the chief executive, so it is a real honor…

I appreciate your pragmatism on these issues.