"Thank you, Ranking Member Lucas, for your remarks."
"This shows our overwhelming support for current research efforts and a bipartisan desire to leverage the untapped potential of fusion."
"It is a simple fact that this fundamental phenomenon is essential to existence of vital renewable energy sources like solar and wind energy."
"Thank you all again, and I look forward to this discussion."
"If we are serious about a clean energy future with low power sector emissions, there is no ambition that fits that bill better than fusion."
"Upholding our end of this deal is imperative to the success of U.S. fusion energy and to America's standing and credibility as a global scientific collaborator."
"That's a good tradeoff, a good deal in my estimation."
"It's clear that we have to increase funding for CAAs across the country and help them better serve their communities."
"We need to make sure those activities are as transparent and effective as possible."
"Our oversight responsibility is inherent in all of the work that we do."
"It should never be quick and easy to make a government funded award to one private company for over a billion dollars."