James Inhofe actually said...

"I want your assurances at this meeting that you will treat the minority the same as you treat the majority in responding in a timely fashion to the requests that we had."

"Thank you, Madam Chairman, for holding this hearing, and thank you to all the witnesses for agreeing to discuss these important issues with us today."

"I want to commend Administrator Jackson for making scientific integrity and transparency essential components of EPA's mission."

"Instead of backroom dealings, EPA should be encouraging public participation at every step in the rulemaking process."