We need to get focused on one plan because we cannot continue on the path of not doing anything.

I think it is very important.

I noticed in the fiscal year 2015 request a higher percentage of competitive discretionary grants than the levels currently enacted.

President Gee was very specific that that doesn't happen.

And the ability to be able to perform that job and make money and be able to pay for their school instead of coming out with such a large debt.

The recent events in the Ukraine... have highlighted in stark relief the importance of reliable energy to our world's ability to defend the borders of sovereign nations.

I have long stated that our reliance on foreign energy, is a grave economic and national security concern for our country.

Our own energy crisis is not just about insecure oil supplies from the middle east, but about the cost it inflicts on hardworking Americans.

I appreciate your support of an all-of-the-above energy strategy, which I also support, but I would appreciate even more, the Department of Energy setting clearer targets.

I am afraid if the Asian carp make their way into Lake Erie or any of the Great Lakes it would be not only detrimental to the region but it would greatly impact all the fish in the Great Lakes.

I am glad you brought that up because part of that as my second question.