05/09/2011
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"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."
"The International Energy Agency says that achieving science-based emissions reductions will require an annual global investment--annual global--of $400 billion a year on energy research and developmen..."
"Well, I close by saying that we are fortunate to have a candidate like you coming to this job."
"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."