Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"But we are talking about sums of money to be invested. Do you agree that we have been far short of what we have to do to----"

"Energy efficiency. So, therefore, as we contemplate touching the abundance of oil and gas in our country, we therefore do not automatically control the growth of global warming."

"Thanks very much, Madam Chair."

"I know that you are a highly committed and talented public servant, and if confirmed I believe that he is certainly ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead."