"one of the keys to addressing the future of this great planet and the issues that we address here from a business perspective is changing how we create our energy sources."
"Let me be clear, the objective of this hearing, and any future legislation related to wildfires, is not for the Federal government to make decisions for people."
"The Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare recess of the Committee at any time."
"I hope you will continue this dialogue with the committee once the joint rule is proposed."
"I have heard concerns that the Fed's Basel III revisions could increase costs for derivatives end users."
"I have the honor, and privilege, and responsibility of chairing the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, as well as being a Member of the glorious and all-important Agriculture Committee."
"We have worked for some time, whether it is the concept of rural STEM through the Science Committee programs..."
"This really is an outstanding panel, and sounds like they are on track. We just need to help them down that track a little faster."
"We have worked for some time... to try and make sure that every available opportunity is there for all of our neighbors out in rural America."
"Fusion is the ultimate clean and abundant energy source. If we are serious about our energy future, there is no technology that meets our needs better than fusion."
"Today, we have an opportunity to explore the current status of U.S. research and development in fusion energy sciences."
"Fusion R&D has long enjoyed bipartisan support on this committee--and for good reason."