Tom Udall actually said...

"It's very good to have you here today, Dr. Wieman, and we look forward to your work in the executive branch, especially in the teaching area."

"It seems only right, given that the DOE is, in effect, an offspring of the Department of Defense."

"I very much look forward to additional information for the record."

"But if we were to avoid facing them, then we miss opportunities on the renewable energy front."