To willy-nilly just say we're going to stop using these coal plants and we're going to go and invest in a bunch of windmills and solar panels is just not--it's crazy.

The Clean Power Plan we're going to be talking about today--the focus of today's hearing will bring even more economic harm to West Virginia communities.

I just think that they have by the fact--as we shared, they haven't come and listened to us.

The EPA continues to overstep its legal authority waging a war on coal.

From 2009 through 2013, the State of West Virginia lost nearly 9,000 coal jobs.

I think West Virginians deserve to have their voices be heard.

I have grave concerns about these proposed regulations. I am concerned about their cost--the cost to the taxpayer and cost to the bill payer.

I too had that opportunity, and questioned Administrator McCarthy just a couple of weeks ago, and candidly begged her to come to West Virginia to see the real consequences of her agency's policies.

What is the approximate cost of something like that?

I think the States know better.

So do you think there is legal basis for the dispatch for the Renewable Portfolio Standard, or to order reductions in energy demand on customers?

My pledge to you is to continue to do that. At the same time, I'm going to be the strong and powerful voice that I wish to be in the U.S. Senate.

I don't find the statutory authority for it. And I'm hopeful that the D.C. Circuit will likewise be doubtful of it, and ultimately the Supreme Court will affirm.

We've had a lot of gridlock. We've had a lot of pushes and pulls. We've got to get the train back on the track.

I think that's a real concern certainly where the replacement for this power generation could possibly come from.

the majority of the coal-based electricity generated in West Virginia is exported to other States affected by the rule.

I think McConnell's point is, if you're going to impose certain standards on every State and the State has to come up with the State implementation plan, the State makes the difficult decision.

I would like to take the opportunity to say that we are the representatives. You know, this is going to say hokey corny, but we are the representatives of West Virginians.

I wish to recognize Tony Alexander, executive chairman of the board of FirstEnergy Corporation. Tony's 43- year career at FirstEnergy and its predecessor companies was characterized by a commitment to superior customer service, greater…

I would tell my colleagues and those in the audience and those listening that this would really go, I think, a long way toward helping what occurred with the non-toxic spill in our community.

I am a supporter of this bill, I will say that from the outset.

Where is that lease? If I could just interrupt you quickly, where is that facility?

I wanted to compliment you on the Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

Well, following up on that, if you're collecting more than you've ever collected before...

My last question will be about the Union Square and Grant Memorial conservation.