George Butterfield actually said...

"It also shows that the Federal Government can be, is and must be an engine for private sector growth, and nowhere else is that more true than with respect to developing new energy technologies."

"These are just a few examples showing that the federal investments now in R&D can lead to innovative, high-value products from the private sector well into the future."

"The Republican spending plan that passed the House, we call it H.R. 1, would prevent those trade professionals from being available when and where companies such as yours could use their help to compl..."

"This Congress wants to be an ally, not an obstacle, so thank you very much."