Lamar Alexander actually said...

"The EPA's efforts to improve air quality by reducing power plant emissions of SO2 and NOx are a positive step, but they are too regional, too complicated, and too weak to be a permanent solution for p..."

"You mean to spew more sulfur, nitrogen, and mercury and less carbon? That's not my idea of progress."

"I think what the jury is not out on is that we have an inferior system of reporting timely, accurate information about rising water and flooding."

"I think this has been a very helpful first step at getting a clear picture of what actually happened in Tennessee."