I am just one of two engineers in Congress and I concur that there is global warming and there is climate change.

I applaud ArcelorMittal for holding on to the tin mill in Weirton.

What would happen to American production if we caused that to happen, that nations would have to meet our standards so that it is a level playing field?

I don't know whether any of you are aware that there is a potential trade barrier or conflict we are having with Canada right now that steel pipe--there is a--in the province of Ontario, the regional council appeal has banned the use of…

If U.S. steel manufacturers cannot find the skilled workers they need, that is a double tragedy.

I come from an area that has been markedly affected by the demise of the steel industry.

Why--what are you hearing why they--the administration won't cite China as a currency manipulator?

So you go the whole route. You are not just on risk assessment----

I believe there is global warming and climate change occurring.

I chuckle over the people that say there is no war on coal. They just live under a rock if they don't understand that.

As an engineer in Congress, I believe there is global warming and climate change occurring.

Because I know on a State level, oftentimes they can quantify that if they do this, this will cut our rolls X amount, but in the long run, those folks who are typically so ill, they will be back on and much more costly.

Well, I understand, and I have a couple of seconds left. The private sector in some of the studies we have seen, both from businesses who provide the health care can show that they can save money for that continuing care, for that…

I think we have a dilemma here in Congress about indoor air quality versus outdoor air quality.

I subscribe to them. I am in agreement with them because they are improving our indoor air quality, but they are raising the cost of operation.

I am very supportive of all the initiatives on energy efficiency, and as one of just two engineers in Congress, it is a delight to be able to try to work and improve that a little further.

So, in other words, you are in opposition to what the Environmental Council of States... were supporting.

You are in opposition to what the Environmental Council of States... were supporting.

I am really troubled by your remarks and particularly your written testimony.

Recent bipartisan efforts to utilize incentives beyond the tax code have been led by members of this committee, most notably Representatives Welch and McKinley.

the enhanced 25-C tax incentive attracted consumers to energy-efficient products and saved jobs across the sector.

Do you know why we can't stand up a nuclear power plant in America anymore? It is not because of technology.

We are in a world where we have to respond to market conditions immediately and government is not responding as quickly.

I am extremely concerned about proposed cuts to federal investments in these areas, including what we would see under sequestration.

Get government off our backs. Free up--I hear it time and time again.