Henry Waxman actually said...

"For decades, the Toxic Substances Control Act has operated under an unreasonable risk standard, which requires EPA to perform a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether or not a chemical is to be re..."

"The public health groups remain in strong opposition to the draft."

"Do you think that we can protect our kids and keep industry's costs manageable if we use a risk-based standard that sets a clear goal of protecting health and the environment?"

"For far too long, prescription opiate pain relievers were prescribed too easily, without enough attention paid to the potential risks, and a large number of people became addicted."