Eddie Bernice Johnson actually said...

If we don't move from fossil energy to all-of-the-above or other alternatives, I want to ask the Secretary, are we running the risk of not h...

I fully understand that the Administration is working on a tough budget environment and that trade-offs and compromises have to be made.

While tough choices have to be made, cuts to our federal R&D enterprise weakens the country's ability to be a leader in innovation.

Thank you for holding this hearing to explore the use of prize competitions to spur innovation and technology breakthroughs.