"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing today on advancing the economic and national security benefits of our Nation's nuclear infrastructure."
"What position does the NNSA take on both the problems identified by GAO and the recommended solutions?"
"I have said it on several occasions that I believe that we must establish policies that place the light on our nuclear fleet, the sources of safe, reliable, low-carbon energy."
"Hon. Bobby L. Rush, a Representative in Congress from the State of Illinois, opening statement."
"For the past 40 years this policy has helped to promote the wholesale distribution of electric energy, while increasing energy efficiency, and ensuring that energy consumers receive fair retail rates."
"Explain that to me."
"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"Mr. Chairman, I must say at the outset that I do have concerns with all three bills before us today."
"Are you here as a witness for FERC or are you a witness for the staff?"
"H.R. 4476 would make sweeping changes to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, or PURPA, that would fundamentally alter both its objective and effectiveness."
"I am concerned that some of the proposed changes under H.R. 4476 will hamper the law's ability to achieve its original objective."