"I was kind of disappointed to see the fiscal year 2020 budget request did not include funding for the National Reactor Innovation Center."
"We think some of the most exciting research that's being done at the Department is dealing with small modular reactors."
"We do need to focus on that."
"I think it's important, and so I think we want to continue that commitment as much as we possibly can."
"One of our roles I think is American technology is how the world in a lot of cases gets transformed."
"Congresswoman Weber, if you'll remember, that was a reduction in emissions from old, inefficient fleet-type engines, and we gave a tax credit."
"In order to ensure these limited research dollars are spent wisely, we must focus funding toward projects that are truly cutting edge."
"The use of fossil fuels in the power sector isn't going anywhere."
"It's our job in Congress to focus federal agencies on the best use of federal funds."
"So I'm aware that not every region has those kind of properties where all of this fits nicely together."
"Well, if I may, so would you be in favor of building a pipeline system that actually helped us transport that across the country for use?"
"Thank you, Chairman Lamb, for hosting this hearing. Today, we will have the opportunity to hear about exciting new research and development in fossil energy."