Jim Costa actually said...

"Frankly, obviously cooperation, instead of shouting slogans at one another, is what we have to do if we are going to craft solutions that focus on one of our nation's most pressing problems."

"I think we need to take a careful comprehensive approach to the risk assessment versus the risk management."

"We look forward to the testimony, and seeing how we can put together, by the full committee, a comprehensive energy policy."

"I believe it is what we should strive for on every issue that comes before this Congress."