"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"The only path toward achieving United States energy security is to reduce our dependence on foreign oil."
"I just wanted to make clear for colleagues that the cap is based on total imports, not net imports."
"this legislation has the support of America's automobile manufacturers, and that there's a reason for it"
"Let me just spend a couple of minutes with you, Mr. Karr, talking about the legislation, and then I want to get into this question of the offset."
"We commend Senators Wyden and Stabenow for their leadership in promoting a technology-neutral approach to reducing oil consumption in the vehicle fleet."
"What my question essentially involves--because there's a lot of good work that's being done."
"I think what Senator Shaheen and Senator Portman have done is a very laudable proposal. I'm certainly planning to support it."
"I'm supporting your work as well."
"the real strength of S. 1001... refrains from picking technology winners and losers."
"What Senator Stabenow and I are seeking to do is to help the vehicle manufacturers and the suppliers and providers remove the barriers to deployment."