"I thank the Chair for including the TOXIC Act in today's hearing, as well as Mr. LaMalfa for partnering with me to introduce that bill."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank the Committee for allowing me a chance to address you about the TOXIC Act."
"The TOXIC Act will help us restore the long-term health of our ecosystems, restrict the cross-border flow of toxic contaminants, protect public health and consumers, and support regulated cannabis bus..."
"I am glad that after nearly 20 years of debate in Congress on trespass cultivation, we are finally moving toward a long-term solution."
"Thank you, Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and my esteemed colleagues on the Subcommittee for your time and consideration."
"The draconian approach we saw from the RSC... is not going to be acceptable."
"I am so proud of one particular accomplishment last year, which was a bipartisan bill to improve the Nation's infrastructure."
"This change will trigger the U.S. Sentencing Commission to revisit its guidelines for these crimes, and ensure that we treat the use of illegal pesticides, particularly on public lands, with the sever..."
"Clearly, the stakes are high for our environment and our health."
"I agree. And on this too I would reiterate my willingness to work in a bipartisan way."
"I also don't pretend that oil and gas is going away tomorrow. It is going to be around for a while."