I think that many of us, it has been very apparent, we share the deep concerns about the issues of climate change and carbon emissions, but we also are equally concerned that, as we do this legislation, we do what is right by our true…

I think it would be very sad if the U.S. didn't try to re-exert a leadership role in solving this troubling issue for our planet.

We are here to make something that actually works. My largest concern is that whatever we do needs to work for everyone.

we are part of the solution. We are not the problem; we are part of the solution.

We want to be part of the solution, as we already are. We want to get something done here.

I do really appreciate both of you being here. You are both incredibly important to the industry that drives my district in southern Minnesota.

The quality of life for our citizens in rural areas is just as important as the urban areas.

We need to make certain that we get the technology.

We need to turn these lights off and the air conditioner in here that is being generated by coal as we speak.

We all must do our part to reduce our carbon footprint.

I believe I can speak to the perspective of many of them. They do not fear government regulation, they welcome it.