Jerry McNerney actually said...

I think it is perfectly appropriate to try to understand what the witnesses' interests are and how it is being paid for.

I don't buy the argument that this is entirely detrimental to our economy to have clean air. I think the opposite is absolutely true.

The cost was a fraction of what the industry was predicting it would be. The benefits were enormous.

Having this Subcommittee conduct a legislative hearing is a little unusual, and I think it is a good idea.