Bobby Rush actually said...

"I believe that it would be very helpful if the EPA provided States with guidance, technical assistance, and resources to help protect their most vulnerable communities."

"the goal of the Clean Power Plan is to reduce carbon emissions, while also ensuring that States can continue to provide reasonably priced safe, reliable electricity to its consumers."

"I just want to thank you so much, you and your Agency, for all of the great work that you do in protecting the air, and land, and water on behalf of the American people."

"So, Mr. Secretary, I say thumbs up to your agency, thumbs up to your plans, thumbs up to your budget."