"It seems like the administrative state has become the 4th branch of government, and you are more focused on following some internal memo and processes and political ideologues in the Department, rather than following the law that Congress actually passed."
"This is pathetic, you should be ashamed. The Administration should be ashamed. This is unthinkable, what this Administration is doing to the people of Alaska."
"I sat down with the CBO Director. He admitted they messed up like they always do when it is a Republican piece of legislation."
"And Mr. Wendtland, I know that you would think reclaiming abandoned mines would be a bipartisan issue."
"I think your testimony talked about wastewater treatment. Can you talk about some of the other potential markets for biochar?"
"Even the market for a quantifiable and measurable carbon sequestration product, I think there are big markets for that."
"I am doing a little tally of agencies that are following the law and breaking the law."
"I did a deep dive into the reason for the closure, and what I found was that DOL was the one that evaluated the performance of the job centers."
"I have always said that trees are the answer; what is your question?"
"So, we just cannot see what the holdup with this program amendment is."
"Are you following the law?"