Jim Risch actually said...

"I think the Founding Fathers gave us, the first branch of government, the authority to do this."

"The Founding Fathers were very wise when they put in the hands of the first branch of government the power to declare war."

"This is a serious American problem, not a Congress versus President problem, not a Republican-Democrat problem."

"I would hope that you'll agree with me and your future colleagues, Commissioners Moeller and Clark, that FERC must be a stronger voice for balance."