Jackie Speier actually said...

"I am deeply troubled by the reports that we have heard, and I think this hearing underscores a very important question, which is, is the Department of Defense living up to its responsibilities to root..."

"Terms to describe consent decrees like 'mandate madness' and 'sue and settle' are catchy political slogans."

"the majority has chosen to break with this historic support for these environmental protections."

"Accusations that environmental groups are somehow dictating government policy through court settlements rings just as hollow."