"the federal government is a poor substitute for the market when it comes to picking the most effective energy sources and technologies."
"the federal government picks more losers than winners it seems."
"conventional biofuels cost the taxpayers money through the cost of federal subsidies and grant programs and don't actually benefit the environment."
"the best value for the taxpayer in scientific discoveries, new technology, and developing the next generation of science is found in basic and early-stage research."
"By getting the government out of the way and allowing the market to determine the best approach, we can facilitate private industry's efforts to develop technology that will increase energy efficiency..."
"The good news is that the President doesn't have the last word. He may have the first tweet but not the last word."
"we just hope the Senate has enough energy to get something done. Did I say that out loud?"
"I want to thank the witnesses for their valuable testimony and the Members for their questions today. The record will remain open for two weeks for additional comments and written questions from the M..."
"I do want to end by saying that this Committee and the full Science Committee obviously is committed to research. Chairman Smith has been a staunch advocate of it, both sides of the aisle."
"So my response to them was and still is if you even wanted to assume for a minute they operated under the idea that the officers and the managers of a company don't give a hoot about their coworkers, ..."
"States should not be handcuffed by the expenses and the burdens put on them by the EPA."
"Let me point out how out of control the EPA has been in some instances."