Mike Simpson actually said...

"Fines are imposed that, if you miss milestones because you are holding back, you are not doing your job."

"And I would just say, along the very lines that Mr. Honda was talking about, the science changes also."

"I think that is the inappropriate use of fines."

"I agree that an all-of-the-above approach should fund research in new energy sources, but we also need to ensure that we are efficiently and effectively using our existing sources."