I have no question that Republicans and Democrats are committed to clean water.

the ozone regulations, and my city of Tulsa, it would be one of those counties, I think, that if we were to adopt these standards, would be out of attainment.

I call on you to help us find cuts that are more responsible--and more politically realistic.

This is, in my opinion, irresponsible.

I appreciate your leadership at the Agency. You have tough decisions ahead.

If we want to make strides in improving public health, we won't do it by regulating carbon dioxide.

The law is the law is the law. You have to implement it.

I have never heard that before.

the boiler MACT, the study there shows about probably 800,000 jobs at risk.

I appreciate your leadership of the agency.

we have the largest recoverable reserves in coal oil and gas of any of the countries out there.

This is irresponsible and, if followed, bad for public health.

I have to say this, in all due respect, instead of sacrifice, I am afraid the EPA's budget submission is yet another what I call a fiscal bait and switch.

The best way to eliminate EPA's carbon regime is through an authorization bill.

We don't have technology to do many of the things that we are talking about in all these MACTs.

Most of us in this room today, however, understand that we cannot simply cut our way out of the debt.

Madam President, I wish to thank the chairman of the committee for his work on this patent bill. I still have a few small problems with it, but I am extremely grateful for his consideration of our amendment. Most people don't understand…

We need to establish a different kind of culture. We need to establish a culture of thrift.