Rick Larsen actually said...

"We either choose to address this challenge or we risk losing a critical foothold necessary to maintain U.S. sovereignty in an Arctic frontier of emerging global economic importance."

"How do we ensure that the incentives for industry drive the operation..."

"I want to thank you for putting this panel on today, and pleased to be joining the panel members here today."

"Mr. Chairman, thanks for filibustering until I can get here."