"H.R. 4345 is needed because EPA approved up to 15 percent ethanol blends only in vehicles whose model year is 2001 or newer."
"It is a matter of fairness, Mr. Chairman, and I look forward to working with you in resolving my concerns with H.R. 4345 in addressing the issue."
"You must not trust the EPA. You know I do, don't you?"
"Our members say, tell us what we have to do, and we will do it, but don't turn around and punish us for someone else's behavior or hold us responsible if you later change the rules on us."
"I am disappointed that we have gone in the opposite direction with this legislation."
"I always say that elected officials need to take big doses of humble pie and humility."
"I do appreciate this. You know, we haven't really talked MTBE in this committee in a long time."
"The gentleman's time is expired. You are welcome to southern Illinois. I will show you where all of my E85 stations are, and we will get past the E15 debate."
"Thank you all for coming."
"I couldn't agree more, and of course, I will focus mine on the IDE and the 510(k) issue."
"Shouldn't Congress be able to give direction on how these funds are spent?"
"And I would just end by saying what I think we have done is moved our innovators overseas, and I yield back my time."