I think simplification and streamlining, dealing with some of these definitional problems, are really important.

It is an incredibly important topic given the resources that we are devoting to Afghanistan.

Thank you, Madam Chairman, and again, I thank the witnesses for being here today.

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

I want to thank you for holding a hearing on S. 1000, 'The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011'

We appreciate your leadership in introducing such an important piece of energy legislation.

It sounds like we can improve what's already there and streamline it, but we're not going to let them off the hook, right?

This is part of, from my point of view, an effort that is sensible in terms of energy policy.

I think it speaks for itself.

I would be remiss if I didn't thank Sen. Coons for his cosponsorship of our bill and Sen. Landrieu for her contributions.

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