Barbara Boxer actually said...

"If we start taking streams out of this regulatory reach, if we start taking waters out, people can dump their sewage in there without any type of permit."

"To me the most important thing is that our people are protected. Today, we took a giant step backward on that front, a giant step."

"This bill rips the heart out of the rule and frankly, out of the Clean Water Act."

"I will continue to point out where I think we can come together and not be so separated on this issue of protecting our people."