"I am interested in energy and the efficient use of energy because for all the talk about alternative energy, it is a lot cheaper to save energy than it is to try and create it with alternate means."
"We need to be making smart investments that will help our Nation's economy grow."
"One of the best things we as policy makers can do to improve our economic competitiveness is to get our fiscal house in order."
"I am proud to support initiatives that promote innovation and technology."
"I am glad to hear that at least two of your top three line up with Article 1, Section 8, Paragraph 5 of the Constitution."
"I look forward to hearing from the witnesses about the manufacturing programs at NIST."
"Given the infrastructure you have--I know we would all rather have some improvements--but focusing above the rails..."
"The Northeast Corridor, according to the information that I have, it is the only profitable route right now for Amtrak."
"Thank you. I want to thank Chairman McCaul for his initiative with this bill and his persistence in reintroducing it and especially his patience today."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"In these difficult times, it is important that we continue to empower our Nation's innovators to maintain our economic competitiveness."