"Well, ma'am, if there is a misappropriation or mishandled a million dollars in taxpayer money, that seems to be something I would think we would be concerned about."
"The law requires you to issue permits unless you have determined that it is not in the public interest?"
"You have not determined that it is not in the public interest?"
"I think we are taking that--and I know the corporations love it when you all put these new rules and regulations in, ma'am, but I really wished we had a little more time, and I wish you would show up ..."
"It is clear to me that the American men and women around the country are watching today."
"Tennesseans are reminded of this leadership every time they go to the pump, and you all should be ashamed, I think, for your lack of accountability to Congress by not showing up when you are asked."
"Does retaining incompetent career bureaucrats for over 20 years benefit the American people?"
"I hope that we put American people first and not these ridiculous climate initiatives."
"The President's EV mandate, I feel like, is a little bit out there."
"I wish some of our Democrat colleagues were here today to hear how disastrous President Biden's energy policies have been for the American people."
"The fact is that with the EPA, they are out over their skis."