Henry Waxman actually said...

"the bill seems to encourage limiting the time of operation to the time of the emergency need, but it is not mandatory."

"I fear the sweeping language of the bill provides that any action necessary to comply with the order that results in an environmental violation shall not be subject--not subject to party's liability."

"I understand the concern that is motivating the supporters of this bill, but the bill languages goes way beyond what I think is necessary to address that narrow concern, so I agree with your views."

"I think what we have here are legitimate concerns. We ought to look at them carefully, balance them, so that we don't go too far."