John Shimkus actually said...

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

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

"State regulators have every bit the same educational background, expertise, desire to protect the environment, and sense of professionalism as any employee at the EPA."

"I do think people shop around based upon dollars and cents and based upon their return on dollars, they will make decisions."