Bobby Rush actually said...

"I have held several meetings with relevant stakeholders concerned with the Trump administration's ill-advised decision to try and unilaterally change or get rid of existing agreements, existing accord..."

"the administrator plays an important role regarding environmental justice."

"protecting these communities is an essential aspect of the EPA's mission and is one that appears to have been, in my opinion, summarily neglected."

"I certainly want to thank you, Madam Chairman, for your courage in terms of having this hearing, and I want to commend you for your work and leadership in this particular matter."