Rob Portman actually said...

"The biggest user of energy in the country, the single biggest user, is the Federal Government."

"We want to be sure, as the chairman has talked about, to be ahead of that curve."

"Again, I appreciate all the panelists', the great input we've gotten on the various legislative proposals--particularly on our efficiency bill."

"It makes a lot of sense. It does have an impact on our economy. It will create jobs."