James Lankford actually said...

"In an environment where Chevron deference is precedent it is critical that the leader of an agency that has such wide latitude to extract costs from the economy respects the importance of our federali..."

"I think he will be an excellent Administrator for the EPA, and I think he will do very well today in getting a chance to bring you the confidence that he will work hard for our Nation's present and fo..."

"He has argued consistently that many regulations the EPA promulgates are in fact the responsibility of State government."

"As the Administrator of the EPA, I would fully expect Scott to lead the Agency to follow every environmental law and to partner with States, local authorities, and tribes to do what is best for our pr..."