"When extreme weather and environmental catastrophes hit, frankly it is often the most vulnerable populations that bear the brunt."
"Given the importance and scope of EPA's mission, this is an Agency that we cannot afford to neglect, and that is truer today than ever."
"Starting on day one, the Biden administration has shown a desire to get EPA's mission back on track."
"But it will take a sustained effort by EPA, stakeholders, and Congress if EPA is to succeed in its mission of protecting public health and the environment."
"At this critical moment, we have no time to lose."
"the fact that so many times the science was stifled, not for policy reasons so much as political, has been--really eroded the confidence."
"if you had good science, you could take away inadequate political influence."
"The protections cannot just be on the books. They have to be enforced."
"The awesome power of prosecution must be wielded without consideration of individuals' political or financial status or their personal relationships."
"engaged, efficacious, and timely enforcement of EPA's regulations is essential to public health, environmental justice, and environmental and public health protection."
"Thank you so much, Congresswoman. And I want to add my thanks to every single one of our witnesses for their participation in today's hearing."
"Rep. DeGette's measure would make DOE the validator of these technologies, thus driving their innovation."