Henry Waxman actually said...

"Chairman, the American people want us to solve problems not waste our time with partisan posturing, taking up nonsensical message bills that stand no chance of becoming law."

"If I just looked at the costs, that would be one way to make a decision, but you should look at the costs and benefits."

"This is an unprecedented intrusion on the authority of the EPA."

"This bill sets a different standard for critical public health and environmental standards to be determined under law by the Environmental Protection Agency."