Tom Udall actually said...

"This is an important and timely hearing, and I want to acknowledge the leadership of the ranking member and the chairman."

"I think we all talk about the smart grid, but I think it's in the eye of the beholder."

"I think they are very important voices, and certainly as someone who has benefitted from being one generation behind many of these distinguished guests, I am in great respect and appreciation of their..."

"I also wanted to mention that in my State of North Dakota, we have the Fighting Sioux nickname at the University of North Dakota."