The issue of providing food costs is an issue that I am extremely sensitive to.

And there are many Americans who are at home today, and some of them are probably viewing this hearing, and they are hearing all the testimony and all the questions, and I am sure that there are--far too many of them are at home watching…

Today, I believe the RFS has been successful in meeting each of these objectives while also helping to drive job creation and economic investment.

I have always been very supportive of this policy because I believe since its inception it has achieved many of the goals that it was first enacted to do.

the RFS has indeed helped to make us more energy secure with America's ethanol industry now producing 10 percent of the Nation's vehicle fuel supply.

I would like to know do you have any concerns about climate change also, and what other concerns.

There is no doubt in my mind that the energy sector will play a huge role in helping to get the American economy back on track.

It is my hope that today's hearing will shed more light on important issues associated with exporting LNG and coal.

Your questions have been quite interesting, and the testimony has been informative.

the country that leads the world in advanced energy technology, energy production, and clean and renewable energy breakthroughs will also lead the global race for economic superiority.

It is a huge priority for me to ensure that all Americans, especially those who have been historically underrepresented in the energy field, have access to the employment, business, and economic opportunities that this industry provides.

Sequestration is harming our competitiveness.

I was a little disturbed earlier when the fine gentleman from Louisiana, Mr. Scalise, would not allow you to complete your answers.

I believe you are heading one of the most important agencies in the Nation, as the field of energy will hold the keys to unlocking America's creativity and innovative spirit while also taking our economy to another level and providing an…

I look forward to working with your department in close collaboration to make sure that all Americans are afforded the opportunity to benefit wholly in the energy area.

I believe in an all-of-the-above agenda that encapsulates my five core principles: 1) safe and reliable and affordable energy for all Americans; 2) focus on STEM education and training; 3) jobs and economic opportunities for all segments…

I look forward to our discussions and our working together.

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I want to thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I strongly disagree with the majority side's process of trying to usurp President Obama's authority by immediately approving the Keystone XL pipeline, even before the State…

This has been an orderly hearing. It has been a hearing conducted with some decency.

we don't hear from the Africans.

the biggest obstacle that I see to a robust U.S.-African trade policy is the question of the meeting of the minds.

Africa as a continent and as nations as trading partners offer U.S. businesses and government unprecedented and significant economic opportunities.

H.R. 1777 is indeed an important step and not only is happening in cities' vast markets but also an important step in helping correct the trade imbalance that currently exists.

I am disheartened by the continuing projection of the image and the consciousness of Africa as only being in need of aid...