Bobby Rush actually said...

"A cleaner, more advanced and efficient energy system can be achieved through private sector innovation and markets, supported by Government-backed research and development--not a top-down, Government-..."

"I am proud to inform the Secretary that on this past Monday, with the help and support of Chairman Whitfield, Chairman Upton, Ranking Member Pallone, and many others of my colleagues on this subcommit..."

"There is no doubt in my mind, Mr. Secretary, that you have set the gold standard as Energy Secretary in terms of your effectiveness and forward-looking policies."

"I would like for them to provide an update on the progress being made with the research labs in terms of their outreach and diversification initiatives."