"Technology transfer maximizes the return on investments of Federal research dollars by putting groundbreaking technologies and scientific discoveries in the hands of the private sector."
"Supporting our Federal research enterprise has never been more important."
"First, foreign countries, especially China, are threatening to outpace us in science and technology."
"Second, we must respond to our changing climate and develop next-generation technologies to understand it, address it, and manage its effects."
"A key provision of this bill is to provide the effectiveness of Federal R&D investments through comprehensive technology transfer reform."
"It's well-documented that low-income and minority communities are adversely affected by these issues."
"Sadly, we know that extreme weather, environmental quality, and public health all have a disproportionate effect on low-income and vulnerable populations."
"It's important we recognize that and have an upfront discussion on it."
"We have a responsibility to try to solve the challenges we face."
"I believe that the Congress should afford more resources to the Weatherization Assistance Programs."
"It is a travesty that we haven't been able to set a goal and be able to complete the fact that a certain finite number of houses within this country need the resources to be able to weatherize."
"I can think of no more timely or important hearing than the topics and subject matter we're covering today."