Mike Simpson actually said...

"I have got to tell you, you brought up a very important issue. I know it is important to me, it is important to Representative McCollum and I think every member on this committee, and that is invasive..."

"Well, that is good to hear, because one of the things I heard repeatedly when this debate was going on, when we first did this, from companies was that they are willing to pay more in fees and stuff."

"So I look forward to working with you over the coming months as we put together this budget and try to address both the concerns that you have and the concerns that have been expressed here by members..."

"My job is not only to do the appropriation for the energy and water appropriations bill, but it is to help make you the most successful secretary of the Department of Energy that we have had."