I have to say this: with every new discovery of American energy and every new technology advancement, we are able to put more into the marketplace for our Nation's manufacturers, engineers, our leasing specialists, our rig operators, and…

I thank my colleague from Georgia for all those kind comments. Once again, looking at this chart, we see the broken promises over and over and over again. And not only the cost to our job creators, which certainly is affecting our economy…

The EPA and their war on coal, is that making this Nation more or less secure?

I still believe in the genius of the American spirit, of our science and creativity and our tenacity to create jobs and work towards clean coal technology, and I hope that's the promise of this administration we follow up on.

I love your idea of mandating change on the agencies.

I do not think there is any question... that if they can cause an employee to work under 30 hours... that is what they are doing.

I think most people in Washington are beginning to understand that Dodd-Frank missed the mark.

the cost of compliance, the cost of uncertainty, the cost of the over-reach of federal regulations

when the President says that jobs is all about math, I say yes, Mr. President, there is an equation that works, it is called less regulation plus less litigation plus less taxation equals more innovation and job creation.

The private sector is doing just fine.

the over-arching message has been the same--federal regulatory burdens and the constant growth of bureaucratic red tape are stifling our job creation.

I do not know of a thinking person on either side of the aisle that believes this bill can work as it is laid out.

I want to commend Scott DesJarlais. Congressman DesJarlais has done a fabulous job as a freshman, and the fact that he has worked so hard and so diligently to get this field hearing in place is exemplary work.

the acceleration of new regulations and economically significant regulations have been staggering and stifling to our economy.

we are so appreciative that each of you would take your time to be here and to talk with us

I think what we have seen and what Washington does so often is we create a one-size-fits-all piece of legislation.

I think that is so important. And much of the emphasis has been reshaping the interaction between government and the citizens.

I appreciate what you are saying about you are into cut and survive right now. And we want to see you move to grow and expand.

this avalanche of new regulations is driving up the costs and killing jobs.

We need to be looking at this at the federal level and indeed the states are the labs for innovation.

No, I do not yield. And I'm going to finish my statement and discuss the activity of these teams that are working outside of an airport. What we have to remember is that TSOs were previously called airport security agents. Now they have…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 16 Offered by Mr. Pierluisi

That is the correct amendment, and I want to thank the committee for working with us to make certain that we get it right. One of the things that I have learned through my legislative career is that many times leg counsel will advise…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

At this point, the amendment is addressing those that are working outside of our Nation's airports. This is an overreach; it is a stretch. They are not put in place to do that, and I think the gentleman from North Carolina understands that…