"I think coal operators can no longer safely make investments, because the EPA has removed some regulatory certainty."
"Resolution of this issue cannot wait for judicial adjudication."
"I think their actions are unacceptable, because they are not looking at the full picture."
"The negative impact, I think of the EPA's action upon jobs, in my view, is obvious."
"Counter to the claims of the President, coal and other fossil fuels are not, 'yesterday's energy.' They are central to our economy's productivity and a critical component of our Nation's competitive a..."
"It may come as a surprise to many Americans that the United States' combined energy resources are the largest on Earth, eclipsing Saudi Arabia, China, and Canada combined."
"I do not think fee basis which is, in my view, a blow-off valve for a temporary increase in demand that you cannot meet with the resources you have is working."
"Thanks, Madam Chair, and thanks for going out of the regular order."
"I appreciate your holding this hearing, and I concur with Senator Burr, you know, concerning the veteran."
"There is a complete lack of trust between the veteran and the Department."
"Where is the breakdown? You give them the money. Is it regulatory help you need? Are there roadblocks that you are seeing that we can kind of push the doors opened a little bit?"
"When you are dealing with people's lives, you know, the response rate needs to be perfect because every lack of perfection equals a death--bottom line."
"The breakdown is from the handoff to the actual treatment that follows."
"We have a crisis. They need to be there treating."
"But this seems just so egregious, these stories."
"Maybe there is an opportunity for you to inquire like what are the actual boots-on-the-ground numbers."
"There needs to be a top-to-bottom review from the minute the soldier is getting out to determine what their status is; how they are mentally and physically."
"I am concerned about the process for follow-up consultations, what are the procedures and standards in place to contact the individuals who have been discharged that are still at risk."
