"One of the many advantages of living in Oregon is the plentiful supply of affordable, reliable, and clean hydropower."
"Despite the numerous benefits of hydropower, the greatest impediment facing its growth is the regulatory process."
"opening statement"
"It is a false choice that we can't have both a clean, safe environment and a regulatory process in place to ensure that investment in clean energy remains a cost-competitive option."
"So the first step forward is to provide sufficient funding to modernize our infrastructure."
"As I've stated before, my objectives at the committee are to put consumers first in all that we do."
"Hydropower is great for homeowners as well as job-creating businesses."
"This hearing is a crucial step in the energy subcommittee's efforts to modernize our Nation's energy infrastructure."
"The CBO said that there would be twice as many people taking Obamacare insurance as they're actually are."
"I think it makes a lot of sense. It is a piece of the puzzle, it is not the whole puzzle."
"This critically important FDA user fee reauthorization process is in good hands with you at the helm."