As we examine our global climate, it is imperative that any effective plan to counter climate change include our Nation's vast supply of natural resources and our talent for technological innovation.

I don't think we have to get rid of fossil fuels at all, particularly if we work on new carbon capture technologies.

The Coalfields Expressway, or U.S. Route 121, is designated a Congressional High Priority Corridor.

I think you all need, for everything that we have talked about today, an independent industrywide review team like the electronic industry did with the Underwriters Laboratory nearly 150 years ago.

if you all aren't doing anything and it appears that you are not moving fast enough, we have no choice in Congress but to take action.

I have the same concerns that Mr. McKinley had.

How can we maintain grid resiliency while also building a diverse energy supply?

However, it would be a mistake to focus only on Texas when electric grids across the country have shown vulnerability to a variety of issues and hazards.

I just wanted to make sure that was in the record.

Thank you, Chairwoman DeGette, for holding this hearing on the challenges facing our power grid, both in Texas and nationally.

Given the recent extreme weather event in Texas, it is crucial to examine the problems and discuss solutions to prevent another crisis.