James Inhofe actually said...

"I hope it's not just empty words."

"The Federal Government should not tell States how to proceed on development; furthermore, as a strong Federalist, I think it is dangerous to have Washington make decisions that should be up to local c..."

"Unfortunately, I see this bill as another part of a hostile agenda aimed squarely at rural America and removing States and local officials as decisionmakers."

"A top-down, heavy handed Federal approach will not lead to the kind of real world changes that are necessary to ensure the health of the Bay."