"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."
"From 2009 through 2013, the State of West Virginia lost nearly 9,000 coal jobs."
"Coal is an abundant resource in America. Why are we forsaking one of our largest sources of affordable energy to put ourselves at an economic disadvantage?"
"the majority of the coal-based electricity generated in West Virginia is exported to other States affected by the rule."
"The EPA continues to overstep its legal authority waging a war on coal."
"While it may be uncomfortable for EPA officials to face the coal miners whose livelihoods are threatened by these misguided regulations, West Virginians deserve the opportunity to make their voices he..."
"I think West Virginians deserve to have their voices be heard."
"I think that's a real concern certainly where the replacement for this power generation could possibly come from."
"What is the approximate cost of something like that?"
"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."
"It's just not economically feasible?"