Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I just want to implore EPA to see the States as partners and work with them and to accept their leadership."

"I, too, like Senator Cramer, want to raise the issue of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule while we are here."

"I would ask you to please review that letter, and it would be helpful if you could send me an updated reply as to where you all are with respect to the various proposals to you that the States have ma..."

"I am delighted to be recommending this legislation developed with your member and my friend, Senator Cassidy."