"I want to associate myself with most of what Chairman Dingell said."
"this rule is the greatest thing since sliced bread and it needs to be implemented immediately to protect public health and safety"
"I believe the States are a very strong partner and a lead regulator on this."
"I don't give out many stars to the EPA."
"I am going to be very interested in your comments on the PREDICT model."
"This is an important issue. It is not on the front pages right now, which is a good thing."
"We have a hearing upstairs where apparently everybody at EPA is on vacation."
"As we have seen in my home State of Texas, medical malpractice reform can work."
"Food security is a part of national security."
"the Federal Government has no authority to impose on us."
"does Washington have the power to seize these States' permitting authority?"