"[General Petraeus] we know that a major part of the Kandahar offensive will include some serious repairs, and upgrades to the energy system, which will include small-scale solar and hydro-power systems, and also some solar-powered street lights. I'm just curious if [there are] plans to utilize any of those same technologies at our bases around Afghanistan, and wouldn't that greatly reduce our need for fuel?" -- Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) questioning Gen. Petraeus during a Congressional briefing June, 2010
