John Shimkus

International control of the Internet through the ITU should give everyone cause for concern.

Yes, because I mean, as much as you try, you just can't defend what is going on in West Virginia, and I yield back my time.

That is why we can't wait 6 months.

So that is not really a timely response to fix a problem.

Because the problem is this. I believe at least--I believe 40, which is probably the medium of this.

I think we are awaiting a response in writing on this question.

The evidence of this administration's attack on coal is clear.

We are deeply concerned that EPA has the lowest number predicting in terms of gigawatts that are going to come off the grid as a result of the Obama administration's policies.

The gentleman's time is expired. You are welcome to southern Illinois. I will show you where all of my E85 stations are, and we will get past the E15 debate.

I do appreciate this. You know, we haven't really talked MTBE in this committee in a long time.

I always say that elected officials need to take big doses of humble pie and humility.

I am disappointed that we have gone in the opposite direction with this legislation.

Our members say, tell us what we have to do, and we will do it, but don't turn around and punish us for someone else's behavior or hold us responsible if you later change the rules on us.

It is a matter of fairness, Mr. Chairman, and I look forward to working with you in resolving my concerns with H.R. 4345 in addressing the issue.

H.R. 4345 is needed because EPA approved up to 15 percent ethanol blends only in vehicles whose model year is 2001 or newer.

I support an open fuel standard that would look to break our mandate on gasoline by requiring cars and light-duty trucks to operate on a variety of different fuels.

Americans are looking for ways to bring down those costs and break our dependence from hostile sources of foreign oil.

I am proud to once again be a lead sponsor of this bi-partisan legislation with my colleague on the committee Mr. Ross.

I support an open fuel standard that would break our mandate on gasoline by requiring cars and light-duty trucks to operate on a variety of different fuels.

You must not trust the EPA. You know I do, don't you?

Shouldn't Congress be able to give direction on how these funds are spent?

I couldn't agree more, and of course, I will focus mine on the IDE and the 510(k) issue.

And I would just end by saying what I think we have done is moved our innovators overseas, and I yield back my time.

Thank you all for coming.

Why don't we have a long-term supply policy of increasing domestic production so that we can actually reduce the price long term instead of just for a week or so.