James Inhofe actually said...

"EPA and the Corps of Engineers proposed a rule that would significantly expand Federal control over land and water."

"I am very pleased to be an original cosponsor of the Federal Water Quality Protection Act."

"Not only did we overwhelmingly defeat that legislation but both of them were defeated the next time they came up for reelection. The people really are plugged into this thing."

"It is the policy of the Congress to recognize, preserve and protect the primary responsibilities and rights of the States to prevent, reduce and eliminate pollution, to plan the development and use of..."