Michael Burgess actually said...

"I am deeply concerned that the planned fuel economy standards for future model years will significantly stall that progress and dramatically reduce consumer choice."

"I believe so strongly in the power of efficiency, in fact, that I hold an annual Energy Efficiency Summit in my district every July."

"I have serious concerns about the real-world impact that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's standards... will have on vehicles on our economy."

"We need to think carefully before providing further needless flexibility that allows for even lower fuel efficiency than an automaker would otherwise need to achieve."