David Vitter actually said...

"At the same time, we must recognize that environmental policies and programs related to the Chesapeake Bay and elsewhere must be based on sound science and law and accomplished in a manner which does ..."

"The Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) represents a dramatic expansion of the Environmental Protection Agency's authority under the Clean Water Act and threatens State and local land use a..."

"The policy questions and potential solutions related to Conowingo Dam, environmental concerns, and energy production are important and deserve the subcommittee's attention."

"Thank you, Chairman Boxer, for convening today's hearing, and welcome to our three nominees."