Maria Cantwell actually said...

"If you want a pipeline, play by the rules. That is, adhere to the environmental laws that are on the books and don't try to skirt around them."

"The resource extraction from our federal lands is not paying their fair share to the American taxpayer, and you will hear more from us on that in the future."

"I think we do need to take inventory of where we are and what it has done to impact small inventors."

"I think, Mr. Chairman, I am glad you are having this hearing and certainly support efforts to make sure that small businesses and their innovations are protected."