Mike Simpson actually said...

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

"I think each project, each scope of work needs to be treated differently, and different types of contracts need to be used depending on the type of work."

"The real goal of the Department of Energy and really the Nation as a whole, I think, is to have a well-diversified portfolio of energy resources."

"In closing I am honored to be here today representing the Office of Environmental Management."