John Shimkus actually said...

"We are federalists, especially on this side, and we believe in local control, local government."

"I am not sure all of these actions will be viable or cost effective."

"So I will continue to say: Mr. Chairman, when it comes to addressing climate change, let's take action, but let's be smart and pragmatic about it."

"Only a treaty gets voted on by the legislative branch, and not even the House--the Senate."