John Shimkus actually said...

"I would like to thank the administration for all the cooperation we have received to date on this issue."

"I am pleased to note that EPA chose to regulate coal ash under subtitle D, which will help ensure that coal ash continues to be beneficially reused like this."

"We welcome each of our witnesses and appreciate your willingness to be here today to talk about the final coal ash rule released by EPA in December."

"I think we can move forward and set some certainty."