Brad Sherman actually said...

"But they will--you know, a paper straw can't be recycled or I guess is often not recycled, but at least it biodegrades."

"I second that motion."

"OK. So these pose a major threat to the environment and the oceans, with the proper incentives, somebody would pick them up, get some subsidy, and use those chemicals for something useful?"

"Thank you, and thank you for holding these hearings and bringing them to my particular attention."