In March 2009, Obama Applauds Solyndra CEO At The White House   

Serious Materials Board Member Paul Holland: “And renewable energy companies like  Sunron and Solyndra which, as many of you know, just received one the first disbursements associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, thanks to President Obama, our friend Steven Chu, and Matt Rogers over at the Department of Energy. And I know the CEO of Solyndra is here today, so it’s great to see you guys.” (Paul Holland, Remarks at the White House, 3/23/09)