John Shimkus actually said...

"We have heard from witnesses about EPA proposals to impose needless new burdens on hard rock mining."

"This hearing is an attempt to put a national voice and bring forth the concerns that we are hearing at home."

"All citizens should know where their tax dollars are going and who is making--we are making payments to."

"if you are ever going to have an impact on jobs, now is not the time to have a negative impact on jobs."