Barbara Boxer actually said...

"the marketplace is going to do it."

"the idea of cap-and-trade was created right here in this room years ago when we were fighting the problem with acid rain"

"This is the first of three hearings scheduled for this week to address vital aspects of our plan for legislation that will avoid the ravages of unchecked global warming, create clean energy jobs here ..."

"I want to welcome everyone on the panel. We will be addressing opportunities for businesses and sectors like ag and forestry in the fight against global warming."