I applaud your suggestion. The national laboratories are the 'last frontier,' with respect to technology transfer.

I think it is important to note that if we stop $31 billion in taxpayer subsidies over the next few years...

I think that is just ridiculous as we talk about this notion of an economic recovery.

We need to accelerate the time lag between research/discovery and commercialization.

we cannot undermine the nascent recovery by making arbitrary cuts to programs that drive economic growth or support our struggling middle class.

Our fiscal 2012 budget must honor the commitments we have made to our seniors and to those seeking work, but must also continue laying a foundation for a stable, secure, and prosperous future.

As our uncertain economic times continue, it is as important as ever that this Congress craft a fiscally responsible budget that invests in our most urgent priorities and the vision we all share for the direction of our country.

What I am suggesting that as a result of the BP spill it seemed unanimous even with industry experts that not one of those oil companies that is in the Gulf had an adequate plan to be able to cap the problem that we had.

I think one thing that we have heard from industry experts as well as most advocates is that when there are bad actors in the industry that they should follow the rules just like everybody else.

As a result of the spill, we have seen the lack of willingness to take the necessary precautions on their own to ensure drilling can be done safety with the minimized risk and putting the lives of their employees at risk.

Thank you for your commitment to increasing minority and women participation in STEM fields of study.