Charles Boustany: “We need a real 21st century energy strategy that is part of our broader economic strategy.”

We are seeing the costs going up. And of course what the President is proposing is higher taxpayer liability.

I believe it is of vital importance to seek solutions to the problem of delayed payments for veterans' medical care.

I thank the gentleman. The American people want transparency. I don't understand why our friends on the other side of the aisle would be opposed to transparency. All we are asking is that these agencies be truthful and very clear with the…

I have no other Members wishing to speak on the bill, and I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.