Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I mean it seems to me that an incompetent contractor was hired."

"His complaints did indicate that he perceived political influence as part of the reasoning for the 2008 rule to be directed to be used."

"But you recount the testimony of the former Office of Surface Mining regulatory support division chief, who was later relieved, that his testimony makes it sound like it was all political."

"At the end of the day, this issue is about protecting the jobs of thousands of Americans and ensuring that families have access to affordable electricity."