John Shimkus actually said...

"From my perspective, this hearing feels more like an airing of grievances along the lines of a civil court proceeding rather than a fact-finding mission."

"I am a bit perplexed by this hearing."

"I appreciate that we are having a hearing on chemical management and I want to congratulate you for calling this hearing."

"there should be no differentiation between how we treat our workers and how we protect them, in my view."