Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I hope the Committee will approve Fred's nomination unanimously given his broad, wide, and deep credentials."

"I have known Freddie for many, many years, and he is capable, dedicated, has a great business career, but always wants to be in public service."

"We need to put just as much focus on developing technologies and jobs to implement energy efficiency."

"Under Senator Schumer's bill, the federal EERS would require electricity savings of 15 percent, and natural gas savings of 10 percent, over the course of a decade."