Lamar Alexander actually said...

"Thanks, Tom. These are very helpful conversations."

"There is no excuse remaining for not moving ahead to do what we know how to do with SOx, NOx and mercury."

"I appreciate the comment, Mr. Chairman. Just my own thought, I am not in favor of trading mercury, but some averaging might be worth our thinking about."

"So, this is a jobs issue for us. It will enable us to give certainty so that we can continue to use low cost reliable coal."