Mitch McConnell actually said...

"Your agency's proposed budget request, if approved, would facilitate the EPA's plan to shut our coal plants in my State, put countless more of my constituents out of work, all in service of a regulato..."

"So my question is, how in the world do you intend to force my State to comply with a Federal plan?"

"You cannot guarantee your carbon regulations won't cost my constituents jobs. You cannot guarantee your carbon regulations won't raise their utility bills."

"My constituents want their dignity restored. They want to be able to work. They want to be able to provide for their families."