Lamar Alexander actually said...

I suggested that we apply the same rigor and ambitious goals to energy research that we did to the Manhattan Project.

I think, Dr. Chu, you are one of the President's best appointees, that you have been a terrific leader.

Even crusty, miserly Republicans often agree that research is an appropriate role of the Federal Government.

What should it be? If you were Professor Chu and were not bound by the office of budget, I mean, what should--well, let me put it another wa...