Bruce Westerman actually said...

"As a matter of fact, this is my third term in Congress, and this isn't the first hearing I have had on the Pebble Mine."

"Today would be better spent discussing how to move forward the next Water Resources Development Act, a traditionally bipartisan effort."

"I want to be clear--I understand the charged nature of this proposal and the potential for environmental disruption that can occur when mining operations are present."

"That's simply unacceptable, and the problems didn't end there."