John Shimkus actually said...

"I think history shows the states have generally acted first on matters before the federal government has stepped in."

"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."

"I am still a capitalist, competitive model folk. I do think people shop around based upon dollars and cents."