Thomas McClintock actually said...

"So, at this juncture in our technology and science and advancement of our civilization, plastics are the most environmentally friendly alternative that we have, if we are to engage in the commerce tha..."

"What is the alternative to plastics?"

"Even if we went to the extreme of banning all plastics in the United States, it would at best affect just 1 percent of plastic pollution in our oceans."

"Single-use plastics, properly disposed of, mean greater convenience and lower prices for American consumers."