Political Quotes

“I applaud your efforts to assure that all Americans are protected when they turn on their faucets for drinking, bathing, or cooking. I share your belief that the Federal government should protect the elderly, infants, pregnant women and other sensitive subpopulations when setting drinking water standards. A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that some subpopulations may be disproportionately affected by some contaminants. For example, it is well documented that high levels of lead exposure contribute to learning disabilities in children. The National Academy of Sciences recently published two reports confirming the need to consider differing effects on subpopulations when performing risk assessments and in regulatory decisionmaking.”