"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to also commend you for not only cosponsoring H.R. 4526, but also for holding this important hearing today on an issue that is a high priority for me and for ..."
"Since taking over as ranking member of this subcommittee, one of my top priorities has been to increase opportunities for minorities within all sectors of the energy industry."
"I want to thank other members of the subcommittee and other members of the House who have already cosponsored this important legislation."
"H.R. 4526 will help achieve our shared goal of fuller participation by more Americans in the 21st Century American energy renaissance."
"What opportunities can you foresee if this bill were to pass for business expansion and business creation for minorities and women?"
"The demand for them was so great."
"If we don't proactively train and prepare the 21st century energy workforce, I mean, what is at stake?"
"Overall, I see great risks in allowing EPA to overrule each state's choices as to the best electricity mix."
"I also find EPA's proposed efforts dictating electricity usage to be troubling."
"Most of all, I am very concerned what this proposed rule would do to electricity costs for consumers and for job-creating businesses."
"The American people are tired of the finger pointing, they are tired of the excuse after excuse."
"We need to reduce our carbon pollution if we are going to avoid the worst impacts of climate change."