"I believe there is much more work to be done in order for Americans to feel a greater sense of confidence in the agencies that are responsible for pipeline safety oversight."
"I want to thank Chairman Upton and Ranking Member Pallone for a strong leadership within our committee on these issues."
"These spills remind us that we have a responsibility to do everything we can to prevent spills from happening."
"Over the years, regardless of who is in the White House, federal pipeline regulations have been weak and ineffective."
"I would like to--before I begin, if you can give me an update on the pipeline meeting that happened on Friday near Highland, Illinois."
"The spill did migrate down a ditch into a creek, as you mentioned, and it did threaten the water source."
"Most citizens of my state would really be surprised to know the number of pipelines, an enormous amount of pipelines that are located in the State of Illinois."
"I want to thank you for being here, and all of our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Santa Barbara area as you continue to deal with the spill that caused so very much damage to your community..."
"As we enter into the era of new American energy renaissance, I think that it is entirely appropriate for this subcommittee to revisit the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975."
"I look forward to engaging the witnesses on the questions of lifting the ban entirely as H.R. 702 would or with conditions to protect the American consumer against unforeseen consequences."
"I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I also want to again thank the witnesses."
"Illinois consistently stands to gain from lifting the ban in all supply chain sectors examined in the IHS study."