"The lesson of this hearing cannot be that a potential link between climate change and severe weather is too difficult to determine or understand, and therefore we should stop trying."
"We need to face up to the risks of global warming and do more to reduce carbon emissions."
"Anthropogenic climate change is real; there is a strong consensus that we are already seeing climactic consequences from warming."
"I do not want the absence of Members on my side of the aisle to be perceived as a lack of interest in this important topic."
"I truly appreciate the importance of what we are discussing today, and believe that every student should have that access regardless of his or her socioeconomic status."
"Pell faces a double hit. First, it is more important because states are pulling back from institutions and therefore tuition is going up."
"I hope to hear today about what factors have contributed to such growth and how other commercial space ventures might learn from their successes."
"But maintaining such enthusiasm requires a well-oiled partnership between the Federal Government, states, private industry and academia."
"Our partnerships among government, industry, states and academia need to match their goals, dedication and high achievement with challenging and engaging work."
"Let us keep their inspiration alive by finding greater opportunities for partnership."
"The skills gap is a very important issue in all of our districts."
"I want to align myself with Mr. Hinojosa's concerns about balancing--changing to a competitive method of funding and how we prioritize equity."