the truth of the matter is we want to be compliant, but we are overwhelmed.

A prospective decision of such magnitude by the EPA should be based on the best possible science.

I am a southerner and I can't pronounce words like that. I don't know Italian.

I think it could be a huge honor for them to actually take a historic role in securing our borders in partners with other agencies.

I do believe we agree on the value and benefit of ESPCs, and I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on how we can improve the program.

I would like for you to pass on this message to the appropriate person or persons that it is inconsiderate to provide testimony 18-1/2 hours before a hearing when the deadline is 48 hours.

Perhaps instead of bypassing Congress to implement a plan by Executive Order that launches a 'war on coal'--as well as a war on jobs--this Administration could work with Congress on an all-of-the-above energy approach that includes coal, energy efficiency, and everything in between.

Perhaps instead of continuing to announce new broad and sweeping policies related to global warming, the President could focus on his current costly regulations already in the books.

I hope our government will start looking more at insulation as a process.

the folks in Oklahoma need more advanced warning, and I don't think it is the government's responsibility to decide how they respond to that warning.

I applaud the Vice Chair's bill that he has put together and I think it is important for us to proceed.