John Shimkus actually said...

"I, for one, have been a believer that the best way to lift fuel economy across the board without State mandates is by setting a fuel octane standard for gasoline."

"Let's all take some deep breaths."

"They think we are very dysfunctional here in Washington, and we are, most of the time--we eventually get to compromise."

"We must be clear eyed about the impacts on all Americans of the policy we pass because that's what Article I of the constitution requires we do."