"What we should be discussing is what are the best ways to manage our air and water while trying to get our economy moving again."
"That the Obama EPA can get away with this kind of distortion proves the Agency, in my opinion, is out of control."
"EPA's continued use of the playbook has led to dire consequences for Americans."
"Were you concerned to act until the White House looked into it and made sure there would not be any political fallout?"
"This is a very important oversight hearing about EPA's budget and overall what is going on at EPA, its management practices, how it is being run."
"The Obama EPA has embraced the strategies of this playbook and pursued ideologically driven agendas in much the same way as Beale did in the 1990s."
"He was allowed to retire, right?"
"We in the Senate are charged with stewarding this Nation, which includes watching out for those who are most vulnerable."
"But you knew the bonus was illegal and it went on for 2 years."
"These examples of waste and abuse make congressional oversight absolutely critical."
"I think we have a historic opportunity to come together in this committee on a bipartisan basis."