"This proposal is legally unsound, and comes with a $479 billion compliance cost, will result in double digit electricity price increases in 43 States and has negligible environmental benefits."
"So it is an honor for me to be here with you for the first hearing."
"I have always voted for expansions of it, because it is important in our State."
"Help me out here. How can we stop this? I mean, what are you doing in the department?"
"I think the money needs to flow to the need, obviously."
"What is the rationale for this per grantee cap? Is this going to continue?"
"Our State just passed a State law to allow them to carry that."
"I am very concerned about that. By this time, the President and you will be gone, by the time 2017 comes along."
"I look forward to seeing the report. Thank you."
"A robust 6-year highway program is something that I am very passionate about."
"I would encourage or ask if there is any way we could like higher prioritize that."