Thomas McClintock actually said...

"Under the circumstances, I think you were remarkably restrained, and I am embarrassed that such a question would be put to you in this committee."

"It does not create new water. But it is something that we have to look at. And it can be expensive."

"It is just a matter of where the precipitation falls and the timing of the precipitation."

"Certainly, that is what we are observing. I cited the EPA study in my opening statement."