Peter DeFazio actually said...

"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."

"I don't like wasting money."

"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."

"The purpose of these hearings is not to gather information on the real economic or environmental challenges we face; these hearings are nothing more than political attacks on the Administration."