"It is languishing, and we are coming up on 3 years."
"It is important that we make some progress: I will tell you what."
"Mr. Waxman made a point about that he wanted to see things that were common sense directions and applied in a reasonable manner."
"I think this is a matter of some importance, and since the Department of Energy is involved in this, and this may have a direct effect on our economy generally."
"I am a big believer in energy efficiency. I do think that is the low-hanging fruit."
"I appreciate the recognition."
"In Congress, we get criticized for passing mandates and then not living under them ourselves."
"I referenced how in my own personal life I have made energy efficiency decisions that were based upon what I would consider would be the correct market signals."
"the number one question everyone in my district is asking is why are gas prices so high right now?"
"I think it is unfortunate that we have had a huge migration of cardiologists out of office to become hospital employees."
"the most valuable thing I have is my time, and if I have got an uninsured patient and I can take care of them at an outpatient surgery site... I am actually ahead even though I didn't make any money t..."