Mitch McConnell actually said...

"I think it's--first of all, first and foremost, it's important to recognize the commitment that not only the Department of Energy made for the past number of years at the AEP site in West Virginia..."

"So we're very encouraged with that, because these projects aren't just simply for research and development, but also will be a big part of our industry going forward."

"But it's clearly a challenge in terms of marketplace conditions to spend money and invest money."

"Coal's been in my blood, I guess, from the day I was born."