Ron Wyden actually said...

"We want a system that promotes sensible renewable energy development and addresses our very obvious national security needs."

"I think there have been a number of weapons systems that Secretary Gates, for example, has been on something of a crusade to try to say no longer meets the rigorous tests of being cost-effective."

"What mechanism is there between the Department of Energy and the Commerce Department so that we can figure out how to tap the export potential of clean-tech before we lose more ground?"

"I'm going to want to ask you some more questions, specifically, Mr. Secretary, about the relationship with you all and the Commerce Department."