"The idea that we can fully defund ObamaCare through the continuing revelation is a Washington gimmick to advance political funding goals."
"Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your courtesy."
"Now, the debate about climate change is not just about air but it is also about water."
"Madam Administrator, do you believe that the President's Climate Action Plan provides the direction for EPA to deal with the unique problems of the Great Lakes?"
"And I believe you are finding, Madam Administrator, that the actions taken by the Congress to foreclose you and EPA from getting us additional work in terms of rules and regulations clarifying the Sup..."
"Industry is going to make a large number of retirements of plans because of----"
"This is a critical time in our history. The American people are counting on us."
"I commend you for the hearing. I thank you for the recognition. My questions will require mostly yes-or-no answers."
"We have a fine mess on our hands. The taxpayers are paying, ratepayers are paying, money is being dissipated, work that should be done is not being done."
"Would you submit to us a statement of how much has been spent and how much remains in that fund?"
"Would you submit us a statement of the status of those funds, please?"
"Now, Madam Chairman, I urge NRC to focus on the completion of the Safety Evaluation Reports."