Where is the civility? Where is the respect? Where can we find a way to respectfully disagree but ask the tough questions that need to be asked?

We need to be aware of what we say, Mr. Chairman. When we say that the President supports terrorist regimes? I don't think anyone in here really believes that, Mr. Chairman, and that is dangerous.

These assumptions are ludicrous and we must remember the seriousness of the situation and the tremendous damage the spill caused.

The President doesn't want higher prices at the pump. Heck, I don't even think Governor Romney wants higher prices at the pump.

If we are serious about this, let's pass an amendment that says what is being produced in America is going to be for American use.

the words 'pause' and 'moratorium' have been interchanged.

Instead of wasting our time on this baseless investigation, we should be looking into how these reforms are progressing and how the industry is implementing them so we can prevent more lives from being lost.

It is past time that the killer of more than 90% of the salmon--the Federal Columbia River Power System--do more to help this important resource.

The science on this matter is clear--spill is the most effective and safest means of getting salmon past the federal dams.

The bill's prohibition on even studying potential dam removal is simply counter to sound federal decision-making.

I am sorry that was said. Because words matter.

Well, I appreciate that, Inspector General. And you know, Mr. Chairman, before I yield back, again, words matter.