Political Quotes

“First, let me state unequivocally that I strongly support funding for drinking water health effects research to ensure that rules governing drinking water quality are based on the best science and result in cost-effective protection of public health. As a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I advocated amending the Safe Drinking Water Act to change the standard setting process and improve the scientific basis for regulations. As chairman of the VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, I have worked to fund fully the new State revolving fund program for the construction of drinking water plants. The conference report before us includes $1.275 billion--$550 million as requested by the President, and an additional $725 million to restore funds previously appropriated for this program but released last month for clean water SRF's.”