James Inhofe actually said...

"The Obama administration is being forced into a political compromise. It has sacrificed a strong position on mountaintop removal."

"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."

"I am confident that both of you possess the knowledge and experience to address them with balance, competence, and, just as important, transparency."

"What is good for the East Coast is not necessarily good for the rest of the United States."