"Hon. Bobby L. Rush, a Representative in Congress from the State of Illinois, opening statement."
"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this timely and important hearing on the overview of the Renewable Fuel Standard."
"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 ..."
"The issue of providing food costs is an issue that I am extremely sensitive to."
"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."
"Today, I believe the RFS has been successful in meeting each of these objectives while also helping to drive job creation and economic investment."
"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."
"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."
"I would like to know do you have any concerns about climate change also, and what other concerns."
"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 econ..."