Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I especially appreciate Senator Murray's agreeing that we will mark-up these nominees, or we will consider them for mark-up, tomorrow."

"I think the best way to lower the cost of energy, clean the air, improve health, increase family incomes, and produce jobs is double the funding for basic energy research."

"Our next generation of reactors will not likely be possible without government funding, research, and support at the outset."

"Thank you, Madam Chairman and Senator Whitehouse."