Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"The draft of the bill before us today is an interesting and potentially promising tool to help address one of the big questions that confronts the issue of cleaning up abandoned mines."

"the President has recommended a 31-percent cut to the Environmental Protection Agency. I think that would be devastating."

"we are not talking about the weakening of the standards that are so important to the health of our community."

"I think it was an excellent choice, and I am sure it was because of the great experiences he had at the FMC."