Bobby Rush actually said...

"FERC did not define the role of State regulators and did not provide a means for States to fully participate in transmission planning."

"Mr. Chairman, Ms. Matsui is not on the subcommittee but she is interested in asking questions of this second panel."

"I look forward to the question-and-answer segment to learn more about how Order 1000 will affect my State, the State of Illinois, specifically, as well as the Midwest region in general."

"Today we are holding a hearing focusing on Federal transmission issues as they relate to siting, planning and cost allocation for electricity transmission infrastructure."