Fine. I'll move to a conclusion.
The issue we face is that the federal government is looking at it as an expense, not as an investment. It should be viewed as an investment with significant returns. Energy efficiency is as important, even more so, than the automakers' bailout of a year ago, and energy efficiency will continue to repay over and over again, both in terms of jobs and a greener economy. I would respectfully request that the program be reinstated, or at least redeveloped, with the same intent.
Thank you.