"The manipulation of science to achieve a predetermined policy end has become an increasingly common tactic."
"I want to buy my energy from panels made in the United States."
"I hope we can find common ground on many issues as well."
"Delay represents victory. One of the most popular ways to kill a policy initiative in Washington, DC is to delay it."
"I think there is a lot of good faith between all of the parties here."
"The last I understood, enforcing the law was a necessary government function."
"Casting doubt is extremely effective because it leads to delay."
"I do ask for unanimous consent to enter into the record a Drakes Bay Special Use Permit, former Secretary Salazar's decision, consistent with congressional intent."
"Meanwhile, when it comes to actual science, specifically the overwhelming consensus of the world's scientists on the causes and effects of global climate change, my friends across the aisle simply dis..."
"These are laws that were passed by large bipartisan majorities of this Congress, laws that polls show the American people continue to support."
"I happen to believe we need to be doing much more, in terms of oil spill response and preparing for future incidences."