Brian Fitzpatrick actually said...

"By recognizing these chemicals as hazardous substances, the EPA can then require polluters to clean up the contamination that they cause."

"These chemicals represent one of the most widespread public health crises we as a Nation currently face."

"It is my firm belief that the framework we have in place to regulate these chemicals can work, if implemented the right way."

"We need to get the government reopened and that's the most important thing."