"Will you commit to ensure expedited review of these proposals?"
"The proposed elimination of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, ARPA-E, Program is an absolute nonstarter."
"But this committee, this subcommittee, will persevere."
"Climate change poses an existential threat to my region."
"Our world is at a tipping point. The American people are demanding action, and there is little patience."
"It is my hope, that by working together, across committees of jurisdiction, we can quickly advance a climate package."
"Our job in Congress is to manage the magnitude of the environmental challenge before us and to lead our people."
"I share your concern about nuclear. I understand what you are saying about the waste."
"I honestly believe it should not have been bucked to the states. I think there should have been a federal financing solution."
"We have been able to come up with some significant legislation as it relates to workforce development."
"I want to say to Congressman Rush also you are my Great Lakes buddy. You are my great, great friend and advisor from the city of Chicago."