"The citizens of New York need to be engaged in this conversation as well about the cost of their energy."
"I think that is a critical component needed to expand our use of renewables and strengthening our grid."
"There is a significant concern in the biofuels community, which includes our corn and soybean farmers."
"what you say your goals are and what your budget says are diametrically opposite, and it is puzzling to see where the commitment is."
"I thank you, Chairman Rush, Ranking Member Upton, for holding this important hearing today."
"Why in God's name do we still use this thing?"
"I know my friend and our full committee chairman, Frank Pallone, has on more than one occasion proclaimed he does not have faith in the professionals at EPA to carry out a high-quality review and act ..."
"I have the privilege to represent Madison County, Illinois here in Congress--so I know a thing or two about asbestos and the disease it causes."
"Well, only thing in a reasonable risk, if we don't allow American manufacturers to do it, why would we let a foreign manufacturer do it?"
"the title of this hearing says it is the 'State of Pipeline Safety and Security in America.'"
"We look forward to discussing how to move bipartisan legislation forward."