Cathy Rodgers actually said...

"These mandates require automakers to produce a certain number of these vehicles, regardless of consumer demand, new technology, or the free market."

"the goal of this program was to improve fuel economy, our vehicle fuel economy, reduce oil consumption, and secure the Nation's energy independence."

"We want to reduce carbon emissions. We want to increase safety."

"Unfortunately, several forces have created an opposite effect--multiple conflicting programs undercutting the goals of the original program."