John Shimkus actually said...

"The original mission of the Department of Energy was to decrease our reliance on imported crude oil."

"Some people might suggest that States lack the will to enforce their laws or that are reluctant to pass anything serious. I think that answer is not fair."

"I think history shows the states have generally acted first on matters before the federal government has stepped in."

"The States are by no means junior regulators or the minor leagues of environmental protection."