"We were able to write a bill to ban asbestos, which passed through this Committee and passed through the Senate."
"EPA is a shadow of its former self today. Morale is lower than low."
"I just want to make a point that Mr. Johnson said yes to all of this, and he hasn't been here for 7, 8 months."
"Pollution at levels that could make people sick or significantly increase their risk of cancer if they were exposed to the chemicals for a long period."
"There are so many things to do. But I just think something like that, where the impacts are on our kids, and it is 34 States involved."
"EPA has the authority to act to address the serious threats posed by the virtually unregulated State of coal ash and coal combustion waste sites."
"I want to make the point that some of us are going to introduce, I know Senator Carper is going to have authority in his subcommittee over TVA."
"You face unbelievable challenges--you and the President-elect."
"I'm so proud that you mentioned global warming in your talk, and that Senator Kerry, our chairman, is going to be so dedicated to helping you lead the charge in terms of a solution, internationally."
"I am very proud and pleased to be here to introduce such an accomplished choice for Energy Secretary, Dr. Steven Chu."
"If women in the world were allowed to live up to their potential, it would bring the whole world forward."