Ed Whitfield: “It is past time for this committee to examine these issues with the seriousness they deserve.”

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

So many critics say that that flexibility argument--we're giving maximum flexibility to the State--is really a red herring.

If that happens and if you're still at the EPA I want you to go to Fairfield, Texas with Congressman Bill Flores and explain to those people who've lost their jobs how you've improved their environment.

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.