"What does not make sense, however, is refusing to address the problem altogether."
"Clean and sustainable renewable fuels are already part of our economy."
"Investing in clean and renewable energy has and will continue to create jobs, reduce our impact on climate change."
"Because the Department of Energy conducted the research on which the EPA based its decision to grant the E15 waivers, it is important to note for the record that the majority invited neither the Depar..."
"Unfortunately, the Democratic Subcommittee staff got word of Mr. Leister's appearance at this hearing at such a late hour that inviting the Department wasn't an option for us."
"When we are faced with issues on which there is agreement, we should recognize that and work toward consensus solutions."
"The blend wall should not be a reason to give up on renewable fuels. It should be a reason to promote technology that will meet the growing supply of renewables."
"this conversation would have benefited from a Department of Energy presence on the panel."
"Thank you, Chairman Harris, for holding the Subcommittee's first hearing on the state of our environment."
"It is a matter of common sense that we must coordinate research and technological innovation to enhance air and water quality."
"It's a matter of common sense that we must coordinate research and technological innovation to enhance air and water quality to protect the health of our children and future generations."
"I am not certain that the testimony presents to the full extent of what I believe we were here to discuss, the state of the environment, especially the impacts on public health of certain environmenta..."