Children may be more susceptible than adults to the respiratory effects of formaldehyde.

I have expressed my strong concern over the excessive use of PSCs, especially in Iraq.

Let me say, in conclusion, two things--one is, this committee--I'm not a member, but I know something about what this committee's been doing--has been trying to give the Commission a lot more resources, a lot more help.

I have worked with Chairman Kerry in encouraging the State Department to reduce the role of PSCs.

I hope that our efforts today will change this fact and that in the end this hearing will result in stronger protections for children and families.

Well, in my judgment, they're not doing enough. So, we'll keep after them.

Copenhagen is an enormously important framework, but if we get a Copenhagen deal done, in my mind that's the start, that's not the finish.

I look forward to working with the administration on how the United States can better assist developing countries to adopt low-carbon economic growth strategies and improve agricultural production.

I think it's further evidence of the chairman's commitment to these issues for so many decades.

tropical deforestation, stopping it is essential if we're going to stabilize our climate.

I believe this issue is as important as any we'll face in this Congress.

the U.S. target in 1990 levels is not going to cut it.

There are particular industries where there's a real concern about so-called 'carbon leakage.'

So we are looking for answers, and you think we should be meeting to get that?

I think we have just seen sort of a mountain being built, and I think we have got to find a way to overcome it.

We have just had so many examples in the last week.

I applaud you for having this discussion.

I want to thank the Chairman of the full Committee, Mr. Conyers, and I want to thank you for your leadership.