Eric Swalwell actually said...

"If we don't take steps to halt this change, the repercussions for humans and the environment will be catastrophic."

"This hearing is an opportunity to demonstrate the value of a true 'all-of-the-above' approach to energy production."

"I saw it as a retreat from coal, not a war on coal but an attempt for the United States to eventually one day hopefully pull out of coal and pull closer to more renewable, cleaner energy sources."

"I will continue to work with our chair to find a future of coal that is clean and good for our environment."