dr. monizesident obama said he was proud to nominate a brilliant scientist who already knows his way around the department of energy. dr. moniz has proven that he not only knows his way around doe, but that he is an expert in a range of energy subjects. he has a proven record of collaborating with the best thinkers and innovators to advance new energy solutions. immediately before his appointment, dr. moniz was professor of physics and engineering systems at the massachusetts institute of technology and was the founding director of the mit energy initiative. before that dr. moniz was undersecretary of the department of energy, and he was responsible for overseeing the department's science and energy programs. his impressive resumÉ includes serving as an associate director for science in the office of science and technology policy at the white house. two years ago dr. moniz concluded our discussion at the 2011 eia conference as the final keynote speaker. his presentation on global energy game ch

we are happy here to begin our eia conference, dr. moniz. [applause] >> thank you, adam, for the introduction. in fact, adam referred to my last go round in the department. i would note that come in that time, adam was in the private sector. we benefited from his advice and observations on how energy markets were developing and how to draw upon that advice on a more regular fashion. he also mentioned that, two years ago, with his red assessor, richard newell, he had a chance to address this conference. he may not know that the started out to be a panel. when people thought i was on it, they'll withdrew. the panel became by de facto a keynote address. he is laughing because he knows it's true. anyway, it is a pleasure to be here. speaking of the second tour of duty, i have said this a number of times. many have questioned the judgment of one returning to the department. i then invoke the theory of samuel jackson. i come back with a lot of hope that we will in fact be able to move the ball forward on a number of important issues in the departm