"Obviously, if this was rejected at this time, we know there would be disastrous outcome should the administration move forward."
"Chair Nichols actually states that California was open to accommodation, such as adjustments to compliance, timing, and flexibility."
"Why won't you engage? Why did you walk away from the table, given you had these options?"
"Under the Clean Air Act, federally funded transportation projects must demonstrate that they meet air quality goals."
"I think Chair Nichols will--OK. I think I have run out of time. So, I yield back."
"the Trump administration's EPA is once again abdicating its responsibility to protect public health and the environment."
"nearly 4 in 10 Americans live in areas with dangerous air pollution."
"I want to thank you for the extraordinary work you have done throughout your career to really clean the air not only for Californians but all the rest of the country."
"I think you addressed this. He sent a letter supposedly refuting your testimony."
"the fight against climate change and the fight to clean our air and improve public health are intertwined."
"If we go back in the opposite direction that my two grandchildren are going to be facing smog alerts like my children don't have to--however, like I had to."
"Whether it is that, whether it is the inclined sleeper, whether it is crib bumpers or carbon monoxide detectors or so many of the other great bills that are up today that we are workshopping, there is..."