Lamar Alexander actually said...

"Supporting governmental sponsored basic research is one of the most important things our country can do to encourage innovation, help the free enterprise system create good jobs, and make America comp..."

"Our national laboratory system is critical to our Nation's competitiveness, national security, and way of life."

"You did what we asked in that you made specific recommendations, 36 of them, for Congress, some for the Department of Energy and the administration to consider."

"Thank you, Senator Coons."