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..."

"I would commit to that personally. I believe if you look at the DOE's strategic roadmap, what I believe and what the department believes is that fossil will continue to be an important part of the mix..."

"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."

"I don't know where we would be on this issue without Congressman Whitfield."