do you think there is any logic as to why a series of politicians like those of us on the dais should be inserted between that decision between you and your partner, your family, your doctor?

I think it is pretty hard to say that the consequence of the products that you have injected... haven't marketed to kids.

Given that we have now created this industry that has a younger generation that is now addicted, what do you want us to do about it?

It is very difficult for me to understand... I can't imagine that your companies don't.

I think that the public interest determination should consider all economic factors and that is certainly one of them.

I have called on Chairman Chatterjee to issue an immediate stop work order due to these concerns.

I think that would be an excellent addition to the law because I think a recent statement of congressional intent is always extremely valuable.

I don't believe we can effectively do that without acknowledging the fundamental flaws in our nation's energy policies because far too often, our system rewards industry interests at the expense of public interest and American lives.

I am concerned, Madam Chair. One of your former colleagues recently wrote in a concurring opinion that he 'respectfully disagrees with the Supreme Court's finding' that FERC is required to consider environmental effects during its approval…

our current energy policy is, unfortunately, sidelining communities and landowners in favor of industry interests.

More than 80 percent of Latinos live in American counties where at least one federal air pollution law has been violated.

Today, in the United States, nearly 80 percent of black Americans live within 30 miles of a coal plant, breathing in toxic chemicals and living with health consequences of our deference to fossil fuels.