John Hoeven actually said...

"Thank you, Madam Chairwoman."

"If I could finish that up, I think that is a discussion you ought to have and come up with some different ideas that the companies would support in a representation of companies."

"Then you do have some discretion in terms of priority of a project based on how imminent it is or how significant it is."

"I figured I would have plenty of opportunity to express any opinions and certainly ask questions."