Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"I will not be able to stay for the hearing, but I did want to indicate for the record 2 things."

"I'm going to be working very closely and urging FERC to make the right decision as it relates to distribution of costs regarding a very critical project in the UP."

"This is a very important discussion, I think, in terms of the future of our country in so many ways, in terms of jobs and energy."

"I worry that if we are not in the race and providing some solid long-term policy, we are going to lose jobs here."