This is a measure I undoubtedly hate as much as anyone on this floor, but it is far less odious than to do nothing. There's no possibility of improvement if we don't take the medicine that we need to get better.

I don't think anyone should claim God as being on their side in this debate.

We're focused on things that will do one of three things. Put more electrons into the system, more electricity, reduce the demand by conservation and energy efficiency, and make the transmission, distribution, billing and generating system more efficient.

The last thing these people need is to be conned into turning over half their inheritance to some high-priced loan shark without having any idea what fees they're going to be charged.

We'll do the fastest things first. It's easier to screw in a light bulb than it is to build a new power plant, so we'll do the conservation thing starting right away.

I so hate it when I'm quoted to thwart the juices and desires of the great interior design public at large' - Daily Express