Kay Hutchison actually said...

"Nanotechnology is one of the few growing sectors of the economy. And the United States must do more to take advantage of this great growth and our own leadership in this field."

"I hope you realize that holding this hearing means we think it is a real priority for this Committee to reauthorize the National Nanotechnology Initiative."

"I hope that, because of your experience, you will speak out against that kind of overreach that is unprecedented."

"Are you anti-energy? Are you for taxing energy--raising the cost, and letting that have the effect of hurting our businesses?"