Maria Cantwell

If you want a pipeline, play by the rules. That is, adhere to the environmental laws that are on the books and don't try to skirt around them.

I disagree that OPEC is in hibernation. It's their choice to open up the production.

Let's start with you, Mr. Warmann. As we discuss and look at oil exports I start thinking about how different parts of the country might be affected and whether the Pacific Northwest or New England, might become more dependent on imported…

I want them to implement a rule at PHMSA to limit crude oil volatility in rail cars.

Lifting oil export restrictions will yield a variety of security dividends to the United States. Market conditions merit such a step and security dividends will not be fully realized without it.

I believe in the holistic approach and the Reid vapor pressure should be examined as well and PHMSA should act on it.

I'm calling for higher standards.

I love the confidence, Mr. Pascual, with which you predict that lifting this export ban will lower gas prices.

The critical issue is price. Every single study that has been done by a major institution has gotten to the same conclusion, lifting the export ban will reduce the price of gasoline in the United States.

We currently do not have the regulations on the books to safely transport this product.

The combination of Comcast and Time Warner Cable seems particularly troubling.

The Commission's actions on Net Neutrality go a long way to ensuring an open and vibrant Internet that protects consumers and promotes innovation for many years to come.

I just want to make sure that we have all the tools and all the information we need now; resources to get us there given that, I think, this is for our rural communities.

So I would suggest that that interpretation of just and reasonable is probably going to be left up to the determination of whoever is in the majority of the Commission.

The grid of tomorrow should offer new opportunities for consumers, savings on their electricity bills, and lower costs for businesses through new technology.

I think today we'll have a little bit of discussion about what that disruption is also going to mean for the electricity industry.

My point is that we can't predict where the technology will take us, but we can invest in efficient electricity grids that make these innovations possible.

Thank you, Madam Chairman and thank you for holding this important hearing today.

These things are hitting the streets today.

I think our committee should certainly look at this particular aspect of making sure that our tax filers are also secure as well.

We need to take this into consideration as it relates to the budget this year.

I am concerned that taxpayers will ultimately--we need to get a handle on what has been happening with identity theft.

The 111th Congress increased the IRS's responsibility while decreasing the funding.

I appreciate you calling this important hearing and your leadership.

I hope we can use this opportunity to further examine and improve on some specific provisions in the legislation.