"But that is starting to change, and we are beginning to recognize methane is what I call a low-hanging fruit."
"We are facing serious threats to our country's energy security, its reliability, as well as affordability."
"If we fail to sustain our support for these tremendous resources, we are not only squandering our previous investments but putting our clean energy future, our national security, and our international..."
"If we allow our research infrastructure to fall behind, our international rivals will gain control of the most crucial emerging industries."
"We cannot shy away from asking tough questions and pushing for specific answers at these hearings."
"I look forward to working with you to maximize the value of our federal R&D investments."
"Congress's responsibility is to take up a full reauthorization with due consideration given to all potential program improvements."
"I want to thank Rep. Baird and Rep. Stevens for reintroducing that legislation this Congress."
"Through hearings such as this and other forms of oversight, we can track how agencies are doing."
"I now would like to introduce our phenomenal witnesses."
"Bioenergy is a broad term that refers to the use of biomass and waste resources to produce energy."
"I was proud to lead the DOE Science for the Future Act and see it pass on an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote."