John Dingell actually said...

"this subcommittee would be much better served by holding hearings on issues that affect American families and consumers."

"These unnecessary changes that you are making to hasten the process are counterproductive in the extreme, and I beg the committee not to engage in this kind of silly activity."

"But market economics actually tell us that the most competitive oil will be produced."

"I think it would be a mistake to agree to the tar sands pipeline."