"A further 2.3% tax could be very damaging to the industry."
"Do you believe that the increased availability and the lower cost of natural gas has played an equally important role in our transition to natural gas? Yes or no?"
"Now, do you believe that renewable electrical generation such as wind and solar should the factored into resource adequacy? Please answer yes or no."
"I will repeat what I said. You are always very courteous and I thank you for your kindness."
"Ratepayers, at the end the day, pay for the infrastructure, sir."
"It is unacceptable to return to the status quo of the private health insurance industry by repealing the Affordable Care Act."
"We wanted to ensure that those who were ill or one of the estimated 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions, that they have health care coverage."
"The United States certainly has some of the best health care facilities in the world, some of the best doctors in the world."
"We have one of the most inequitable health care systems on the planet."
"I think it is extremely important that FirstNet work with the states to make the operation and the maintenance of the public safety network affordable for all."
"I think it is very important that FirstNet serve the reliability, security and functional needs of public safety around the country."
"I hope this hearing will be successful in establishing ways to improve and see to it that the Obamacare legislation becomes an effective support for our society and for employment."