It's the environment that we're talking about the whole environment, so business as usual is is an interesting term.

But nothing is business as usual.

Then, since you mentioned Dr Bureau, Dr Bill, let me ask you this.

The IAEA's 2019 energy policy review for the United States recommends that it says is the United States is poised for further production growth over the coming decade.

Facilitating the build out of supporting infrastructure will be a key factor to maximize the benefits of shale both at home and abroad.

So, on balance, would you agree that the construction of natural gas pipelines LNG export terminals here in the United States is a good thing for the United States, for the world and for the environment?

Yes, the U S.

LNG, especially where it is exported to Asia.

As I said a few minutes ago, a Zoff This last two months, the biggest buyer off US challenges China, by the way, on other Asian countries, when it replaces call, it reduces the emissions.

But once again, it is important that the maintain emissions in the United States need to be addressed and minimize otherwise.

Soon there may be some challenges to find the customers as they may look maintained footprint off the U.

S.

LNG so.

But in general it can help to reduce the emissions from coal and also have the reduce the air pollution in the cities in Asia.

Let me ask you, since the I e.

A was understand created, uh, to ensure the security of energy supplies, particularly oil, the United States is now the world's largest producer of crude oil and natural gas.

On balance, has the emergence of the United States as the top oil and gas producer increased the stability and security of global energy markets?

Definitely.

Yes.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr Chairman.

And with that, we'll say I want to thank all the witnesses.

You all been wonderful.

I appreciate the time you've spent to come here in person, but also those on the on the web appreciate very much your sharing with us, your expertise.

And we're gonna be calling on you much, much more during this congress.

With that, members have until the close of business tomorrow to submit additional questions for record.

The committee stands adjourned.

Yeah.