Debbie Dingell actually said...

"this is a problem not just impacting the western states, but, rather, the entire Nation."

"there are concerns. There has been a large bankruptcy recently."

"It is important, and I guess I am in a mood to say, 'OK, it is the holiday time, so let's work together so we make sure that this never happens again.'"

"the conditions and actions that led to this spill are not unique."