Political Quotes

“I am proud to stand today in support of Jennifer Granholm's nomination to be the next Secretary of Energy. I have known Secretary-designate Granholm for many years, and I served in her administration while she was Governor. There is no question she is uniquely qualified to serve as Secretary of Energy. As the Governor of Michigan, she led our State through an economic crisis. She knows how to deal with multifaceted challenges and has a documented record of strong leadership. During her confirmation hearing, Jennifer Granholm outlined three key missions that she wants to prioritize in her new role: one, strengthening national security, particularly on nuclear nonproliferation through the National Nuclear Security Administration; two, supporting the research and development at scientific research facilities all across our Nation; and, three, utilizing that research to create new, good-paying jobs for Americans. All of these issues are issues that Jennifer Granholm has been focused on throughout her entire career. As Governor, she worked to support groundbreaking research that is conducted at Michigan's world-class institutions--research that is constantly leading to new discoveries that will change the world to create jobs and save lives.…”