Jeanne Shaheen

Thank you all very much for being here.

Government regulatory policy is obviously going to have a major impact on what happens in those markets.

I would distinguish between research and deployment. I think deployment is, in the end, where it happens.

Are there other things that ought to be looked at other than just the cost?

I think having a plan is always the beginning of anything that we ought to be doing.

My view is that as we think about our energy future, one of the areas that has not gotten as much attention as it should is the area of energy efficiency.

I think that we are at a point where not only because of the difficulties that it poses for our companies, but also because of the political dynamic that it creates across the Atlantic, that it probably is a good time to revisit ITAR.

I think it would send the right type of political statement, and I think it is, at this point, doable.

Well, can you talk a little bit more about you suggested a barrier-free transatlantic market and a place where we might start.

I think that in the selection of Catherine Ashton, the EU picked someone who met some criteria that was set.

Yes. We look forward to continuing to work on these issues as we try and strengthen this relationship and our exports.

I especially appreciate hearing that.

I have had some companies complain that we have not had a consistent U.S. policy when it comes to enforcing trade policies.

We need to concentrate to a greater degree on energy efficiency, clean energy.

The so-called southern route, the Europeans will have greater potential for diversifying.

Diversification is extremely important.

Energy security and clean energy is a priority for this administration

I wanted to--wonder if you could elaborate on that and talk about how we can do a better job of helping our small businesses gain access to European markets?

We need to find additional ways to encourage investment and create jobs here at home.

The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs meets today to examine the economic, trade, and investment ties between the United States and Europe.

It would be a mistake to neglect this crucial partnership as we attempt to dig ourselves out of this economic downturn.

Today, we are nearly 2 years into the worst economic downturn certainly of my generation.

I want to applaud each of you and the President and everybody who's been involved in the very thorough review of what our strategy should be in Afghanistan.

We owe them, and all of the men and women serving there, a mission that they can understand and support.

I think it's appropriate, also, that we continue to have a rigorous debate in Congress and in the Senate about what we're going to do.