Hal Rogers actually said...

"Our contributions to international financial institutions must be targeted to ensure that we are promoting what Secretary Kerry called 'the best enhancement of our values and our interests.'"

"The EPA's regulations, which are constitutionally dubious, have brought coal mining to a screeching halt and coal-fired power plants to their knees."

"I also appreciate that the Department has finally observed this committee's strong insistence that you would refrain from cutting the Office of Surface Mining State Grant Programs."

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