Barbara Boxer

The level was set at a level that the industry said was below what they could meet

I just think it is important to note that when you say something so unequivocally, and then the policy allows you to cut back the volumes, it is a mixed signal to folks out there who are making investments.

You disagree with the industry. They tell you they can do more; you're saying no, you can't.

Frankly, that will benefit the oil companies and I believe will hurt the American people.

Do you think it is important that we do what we can to get that carbon out of the air so we can try our best to reduce the ravages of climate change?

How do you answer that criticism?

I will do everything in my power to stop any legislation to modify or undermine this landmark law.

Climate change is upon us and the RFS plays an important role in addressing the cause of that climate change.

I just hope that when we make a commitment, we don't undermine it with waivers and other things.

How do you reconcile the statement that you made: 'This final rule represents EPA's commitment and continued support for the steady growth in renewable fuel use,' that is your statement, with EPA's decision to use a waiver to reduce the…

Congress created the Renewable Fuel Standard to promote a strong domestic renewable energy industry, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and cut dangerous emissions of carbon pollution that cause climate change.

We shouldn't act hastily when just a few years ago or a couple years ago we were saying, oh, my God, we have to become more self-sufficient.

But really, we tried isolation for 50 years, and how did that go?

To me, it is through engagement that we have the best chance to support the Cuban people.

I am a strong supporter of the President's decision to reestablish diplomatic relations with Cuba, another very difficult issue on this committee.

I blame Russia and Iran for what is happening there, for the quarter of a million deaths since we had that meeting of innocent women and children.

I want to say how much I appreciate your accomplishments, especially in these very difficult times.

I think we should be working together on the subject of today's hearing.

I resent it, and I would like to say for the record that we know that Secretaries Rice and Powell used their own private email.

No one thought we could do it. We locked in economic growth in the transportation industry for 5 years.

Prevention is key here, and we know what we have to do.

Flint is a warning to us, it is a wake up call to us. It is something that we have now a moral obligation.

We are going to step up.

I will be working with colleagues to see if we can address the critical infrastructure needs, look at these water bodies that are in crisis, and work to create jobs that support commerce and protect public safety.

The drought is very serious. We have been so fortunate to have some really heavy snowfall, and all of a sudden it has turned dry and hot.