Doris Matsui actually said...

"I want to thank you for the extraordinary work you have done throughout your career to really clean the air not only for Californians but all the rest of the country."

"Under the Clean Air Act, federally funded transportation projects must demonstrate that they meet air quality goals."

"the Clean Air Act clearly states that Congress intended California to have the broadest possible discretion in selecting the best means to protect the health of its citizens."

"Obviously, if this was rejected at this time, we know there would be disastrous outcome should the administration move forward."