"U.S. farmers, who spent $12.4 billion on fuel in 2009, could see expenses rise to $15 billion or higher in 2012 or 2013 if the pipeline goes through."
"Millions of Americans will spend 10 to 20 cents more per gallon for gasoline and diesel fuel as tribute to our friendly neighbors to the north."
"I have said on several occasions that I am not opposed to streamlining the permitting process, provided that we allow for appropriate community input and we do not weaken the air quality controls that..."
"It seems to me that forcing State and local stakeholders to travel all the way to the U.S. Court of Appeals here in Washington in order to air their grievances will provide an unreasonable burden on l..."
"I am also eager to hear from the EPA on a provision in the bill that will allow the drilling companies to look only at how the drilling would affect our air quality on shore, ignoring any potential im..."
"the goal of the Clean Air Act is to protect public health and welfare from harm from air pollution"
"So native Alaskans who breath the air will be potentially harmed while they are fishing or whaling, is that what you say?"
"Will you kind of elaborate more on what you were trying to express?"
"So in your opinion then this process is going to come to an end, and it hasn't been the fault of the EPA. This has been the responsibility of the company changing its plan?"
"Haste does make waste in this particular instance."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I--Mr. Dinneen, your passion is certainly commendable. I am from a corn state--ethanol-producing state..."
"Hon. Bobby L. Rush, a Representative in Congress from the State of Illinois, opening statement."