Rob Portman actually said...

"If confirmed, can you improve on that record in terms of minimizing the burden of regulations on our economy?"

"I do not think that is eliminating red tape."

"Would you be willing to commit today to work with those of us in Congress who are proposing legislation in this area to try to improve the economic analysis by independent agencies?"

"The White House has repeatedly stated it is working hard to, and I quote, 'minimize regulatory burdens and avoid unjustified regulatory costs.'"