"I am interested in the other cities that you named but I am also interested in the third city, the city by the lake, Chicago, and what the threats are to Chicago also."
"This bipartisan piece of legislation is identical to the bill that was favorably reported out of the E&C Committee unanimously last year."
"In the last Congress, when we worked on this issue in a bipartisan manner, the administration provided the members of this committee with a classified briefing that helped us understand the vulnerabil..."
"So it is imperative that we provide those agencies that are responsible for protecting us, protecting our Nation's grid, protecting all Americans with all the tools, all the authority and all the reso..."
"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."
"Hon. Bobby L. Rush, a Representative in Congress from the State of Illinois, opening statement."
"Haste does make waste in this particular instance."
"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..."