John Barrasso actually said...

"I know you talked about in your prepared remarks among the most critical missions of the Department is to develop the science and the technology that will assure Americans of a resilient electric grid..."

"I think successfully achieving the commercialization of these technologies is both going to protect the environment and ensure that coal plants remain in service and competitive in energy markets."

"I think we have to reverse this decline in order to maintain a reliable and resilient electric grid."

"You know, the Department is facing several billion-dollar issues which are going to require prioritization and management well into the future, beyond the upcoming fiscal years."