Ed Whitfield: “The Republicans believe you don't need the rulemakings at the CFTC. Are they right or wrong, Mr. Secretary?”

Well, some States would disagree with that. I've talked to many of them, and they view--even though you went through a process, that you set the standard.

The Clean Power Plan was like picking up the Constitution and tearing it up.

Despite the stay of the Clean Power Plan, last week EPA published a 44-page proposed rule setting forth the details for Clean Energy Incentive Program.

Congress did not write the Clean Air Act to provide EPA with the ability to create new regulatory powers and authorities so it can transform the Nation's energy system.