Bobby Rush actually said...

"I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge Representative Speier and Representative Rehberg, both of whom I know have a personal interest on the subject of pipeline safety."

"I certainly want to thank you and all the other very important people who have put together this hearing."

"I might seriously question on which side the majority falls when it comes to actually ensuring pipeline safety versus accommodating the interests of corporate entities."

"just yesterday this subcommittee green-lighted a bill that will short-circuit the review process and force the administration to hastily come to a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline by November 1."