the views of the local officials and workers provide a testament to the importance of esther jacobo as a source of good, meaningful work and support for the quality of life at all communities around the nation strive for. the testimony paints a picture but the real damage that occurs when plants shudder, mines cause and people lose their jobs. i've been calling attention in recent months to the urgent need for ensuring this nation can embrace its energy abundance. this requires loading the infrastructure of producing fields to provide power for homes in manufacturing. it's only possible with the regulatory structure that encourages production of our diverse and abundant natural resources, including coal. the great irony is coal is done so much to assure the reliable power for the majority of americans are multiple generations. it's been a core skill behind the great accomplishments of her manufacturing industry into a point underscored by the testimony today, esther jacobo has done much to let so many out of poverty in this nation. today's hearing should remind us that these accomplish