He also accused the administration of dangerously damaging the air and water.
Democratic officials went even further, accusing the administration of accounting tricks and obstinacy.
One powerful Republican on the committee openly accused the administration of arrogance.
Environmental and conservative groups have accused the administration of sowing confusion on the climate issue.
Senior Council aides have accused the administration of playing for time to get its house in order.
They also have accused the administration of being halfhearted about recycling.
Clinton critics called the talks "an embarrassment" and accused the administration of failing to make a clear case for free trade.
He also accused the administration of marketing the war like a "political product" to help elect Republicans.
Council leaders accused the administration of not bargaining in good faith.
He accused the administration of shutting out the public - not only in being less open to the press but also Congress.