Eliot Engel actually said...

"I would like to commend you for the bipartisan way that you have presided over the committee this year."

"I am applauding our committee for finally having a hearing on climate change. I want to say that it is obvious to me and to everyone else the science is undeniable and it is time for us to act."

"We also know from experience that government can regulate pollution without hurting the economy."

"If Congress is unwilling to act on the issue, I am very happy the President has decided to act."