"The nation cannot achieve the goal of the Clean Water Act if this administration's efforts are successful."
"This administration's actions will make that goal unattainable."
"By shifting the burden of pollution from those who create it to families and communities downstream, this administration would take us back to the era before the Clean Water Act."
"For two generations we have relied on the EPA to be the Federal Agency to protect the public and the environment from the pollution that comes with being an industrial society."
"This Administration is attempting to rollback the progress made in maintaining clean water by yielding to industry demands in increasing permitted levels of pollutants in our water."
"A clear definition of what is considered 'waters of the U.S.' is important to protecting public health and the environment."
"Congress' oversight role is critical in finding out what EPA is doing and to get a full accounting of their actions."
"American Whitewater submits this written testimony to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure..."
"Because I am Chair of the Mental Health Caucus in Washington, and mental health is the third-largest reason for homelessness."
"But do you include communications to the Cities of what you are doing?"
"The homeless situation is getting critical, and it is worse in the San Gabriel Valley."
"Thank you for having me, Mr. Chairman, and thank the ranking member."