ben geman.he mentioned he did not have a federally-backed loan. it is one of the questions and provide by solyndra. what is the appropriate role for the government? should be in the business of trying to a dance these energy- technology companies -- to advance these energy-technology companies? one of the comments you have been hearing recently from republicans, even though this was passed under republicans, with the republican president, you have heard criticism that, perhaps the federal government should not be picking "winners and losers." to the flip side of that is the idea that there really should be a federal government push to bolster technologies that have a broader good. there is a real thought that one of the good reasons to have the federal government behind clean or green energy is because -- one of the reasons the financing is needed is because some of the cost. some of the benefits -- reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- the idea is that the benefits of these technologies are not go

." >> tomorrow on "washington journal" -- a conversation with james cooper, jennifer duffy, and ben gemanlive at 7:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span. >> next, a dedication ceremony for the martin luther king, jr., national memorial. before that, a look at president obama and his family. later, remarks from the president. first statement from the sister and children of dr. king. also speeches from civil-rights leaders, jesse jackson and rev. al sharpton. this morning's dedication will also feature performances by aretha franklin. this is a little over three hours. >> thank you, king family, alpha phi alpha fraternity, and the martin luther king dedication staff, friends, and all of you assembled here today. i stand before you today as the person who knew martin luther king, jr., longer than anyone now live -- alive. [no audio] [applause] in fact, i was there in our home the day that he was born on january 15, 1929. he was my little brother. i watched him grow and develop into a man who was destined for a very special kind of greatness. it has been quite a journey from that cold january day mo

then a look at the energy department's role in securing loans for energy-related projects with a ben gemanfull of proud manhattan democrats. i can't shake that feeling that some people here are pulling for me. [applause] i am delighted to see you here tonight, hillary. [laughter] >> i was thrilled to get this invitation. i feel right at home here because it is often said i share the politics of alfred e. smith and the ears of alfred e. newman. [laughter] it is an honor to be here with al smith iv. obviously, i never knew your great-grandfather. but from everything senator mccain told me - [laughter] the two of them had a great time before prohibition. [laughter] >> of course i am delighted, but not surprised, by the final repeal of the 18th amendment. i have said all along that when it was properly submitted to the rank and file of our people, they would readily see that it had no place in our constitution. it would be very difficult if not impossible to explain to those who come to this country from the lesson taught to the coming generation, to make it their business to see that no such