On the recordMarch 23, 2011
make--make no mistake, we are here today because the EPA has overstepped its bounds and it does not respect the authority of the individual States.
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congress.govmake--make no mistake, we are here today because the EPA has overstepped its bounds and it does not respect the authority of the individual States.
Olson criticizes the EPA for overreaching and disregarding state authority.
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