Patrick McHenry actually said...

Mr. Chairman, I too share the President's goal to 'end our addiction to oil, address the global climate crisis, and create new American jobs.'

Acknowledges the President's goals while criticizing tax increases on the oil and gas industry.

03/10/2009

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We have our public policy work cut out for us still, Madam Chairwoman, and while we have made strides, we have more strides to make.

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We are concerned about transparency. You have a very important agency.

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, and Director Thompson, welcome to your first appearance before the committee.