Bobby Rush actually said...

"I have no doubt that you will go down as one of the most significant and effective Energy Secretaries of modern time."

"I will continue to reach across the aisle for support on this nonpartisan issue of codifying a quadrennial energy review, and I hope that we can find common ground."

"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman."

"I look forward to the days that we can have a hearing on airplane reliability."