Bobby Rush actually said...

"So, Mr. Secretary, I say thumbs up to your agency, thumbs up to your plans, thumbs up to your budget."

"It is important that we demystify these processes so that all Americans can benefit from these extraordinary resources that DOE possesses."

"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, I have a lot of questions that I want to cover, but unfortunately I do not have the time to do it all this afternoon, so I will be reaching out to you..."

"I want to specifically commend you for the legacy that you are working to establish at the Department of Energy..."