Frank Lucas actually said...

"While today's hearing will examine the underlying science of this issue and concerns about climate change, I'd like for us to also focus on the agricultural, economic, and geopolitical consequences we..."

"There are significant economic implications from the energy rights, mineral deposits, and tourism opportunities."

"we must embrace a broad portfolio of basic research, energy innovation, and competitive technology"

"As the Science Committee, we have a responsibility to address our national research priorities, and those must be broader than just how the climate's changing."