My questions fall exactly in line with where Chairman Thompson left off and talking specifically about the technology and some of the advantages that we could be using to assist you in meeting these goals.

We must invest in new electric grids, new wind turbines, new solar panels, and cleaner cars.

Our ability to get our country back on track relies on our ability to change the way our country generates and uses energy.

Finally, we must remember the unique needs of our returning veterans.

Although we are facing tough times, we must not forget that this budget represents a great opportunity to rebuild our Nation.

They need not only the health care they are entitled to, but we need to provide them with access to higher education, job training, and offer the resources to help them successfully reintegrate with their families and their communities.

If our goal is a stronger, better economy, education is how we get there.

We must make a commitment to restore science and innovation as the keys to a new American economy.

At this time of economic uncertainty, creating a comprehensive and strong budget is extraordinarily important.

It is important for rural veterans to have access to care.

Our returning troops deserve mandatory mental health screening and a program to better monitor their mental and physical health.