"I applaud you for holding this hearing today, especially in the wake of such stunning court defeats."
"the judges strongly and fairly affirmed EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions."
"I must also applaud and commend Assist Administrator for Air and Radiation, Miss Gina McCarthy."
"the courts have once again validated the work that she and her agency have been doing."
"a resounding and unequivocal victory for the EPA and its regulatory authority."
"I want to thank you for being a true professional each time you have been called to appear before this subcommittee."
"I commend you and all of your colleagues over at the EPA for continuing to stand up for millions of Americans who might not have the money nor the political influence that industry has."
"Hon. Bobby L. Rush, a Representative in Congress from the State of Illinois, opening statement."
"We are here today to discuss the EPA's proposal to revise the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Fine Particulate Matter."
"the majority side has invited witnesses who will testify on the burdens associated with implementation of the proposed revised standards, while the minority side has invited guests to speak on the hea..."
"it is important to recognize how we got to this point."
"the majority does not possess the power to hold back the night. You cannot delay or deny the inevitable."