"I just received word that they are working out that our $2 million for this next round of testing is going to be in the supplemental bill that we're going to pass today on appropriations."
"Thank you for your consideration of this important request."
"Now, I think, Ms. Southerland, you get the gist, that in an emergency letter that comes to you, a reply, two and a half months later, is not acceptable."
"You understand that I don't want words, I want action."
"the U.S. Government, in its role as a protector of consumers, has got to do its job, and to do it swiftly and accurately."
"Here is some Chinese drywall for you. It is not painted."
"Letters from Governor Crist on April 3 and 29 to the heads of the EPA, CDC, and CPSC, in addition to inquiries from Senator Nelson have prompted clear commitments from the U.S. EPA and the CPSC."
"But, were something to happen like that, whereby we didn't get it through the supplemental appropriations bill, it is our expectation, within the monies that you have in your two respective agencies, ..."
"So, you're going to have the leadership that is going to try to tackle this issue."
"Such tests would allow the Federal Government to fully understand the scope of the health and public safety risks posed by this product."
"I want to see, first of all, why we have not had responsiveness from the EPA."