John Shimkus actually said...

"I urge you, Mr. Administrator and the other members of the Executive Branch, to patiently work with us in good faith on a legislative solution to the RFS."

"the American people don't want ideologues rewriting or reinterpreting our laws, they expect and deserve folks at agencies like the EPA who will faithfully implement what Congress has passed."

"I also want to applaud your initiative to look at the EPA's workforce and identify ways to make the Agency more efficient and effective."

"no one is above the law. Congress must hold this Administrator accountable on behalf of the American people."