Jim Costa actually said...

"I think my questions in the last hearing we had on this, I wanted to try to get some prioritization, in terms of how you triage in terms of those that are in the greatest need of cleanup."

"Like offshore oil, this is a debate about using American resources to create American jobs and wealth."

"I know first-hand how dependent our county is on mining--and this morning I want to convey to you the implications of that dependency."

"I would respectfully request that Congress examine such a lease approach."