This is a way that they not only get their opinions heard by some congressmen, but also all of this goes into the official record.

if I might take another minute. I know I am over time, but if I could take a minute just to pontificate.

These field hearings are so important, as Congressman Roe said.

we are trying to do black letter.

I would strongly encourage that the Department of Energy take a very serious look at that and see what we can do to fast track that project to see if it works.

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 5 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. for morning-hour…

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