Mike Simpson actually said...

"I mean, look at the country. We look ridiculous; billions of dollars unused and a political standoff that I don't think is going to end."

"But what I do is struggle with what it is."

"Reliable, affordable energy sources are essential to our Nation's continued economic growth and national security."

"I appreciate all your testimony and all of you being here today. It is an interesting subject, one that we don't know a lot about, frankly."