Maggie Hassan actually said...

"It is critical that the provisions we enact in this area be fully implemented so we can understand the impact that they will have before we look to do a whole lot more."

"It is important then that the President appoint a skilled and capable permanent Executive Director for the Council who is equipped with the authority necessary to push projects through to completion."

"While we all want permitting decisions to occur quickly--God knows I do--the rules and processes we have in place are not always just 'red tape.'"

"People around New Hampshire, when I said we were going to have bipartisan hearings and listen to experts... there was a real sigh of relief."