Hal Rogers actually said...

"the States have the premier authority in regulating mining operations, and yet they tell me that it is like talking to a brick wall with your Department."

"I wish we could free up that money for economic development to bring in the new jobs of this world that we live in today."

"So we disagree in the strongest possible terms with the agenda this administration has adopted for your regulatory programs."

"It's important that we get things right here in Washington. That starts with setting the right priorities in the budget."