Janice Schakowsky actually said...

"Inaction is simply not acceptable, but Acting Chairman Buerkle seems to be pushing just that after stating that one of her top priorities was, I quote, 'reducing regulatory burdens' and she voted agai..."

"The trend of favoring industry over consumers is troubling and I want to hear from the Commissioners and consumer advocates about the direction that the Commission is headed."

"The fundamental question we must answer today is found in the hearing's title: is the Consumer Product Safety Commission fulfilling its mission to protect consumers?"

"I look forward to working with each of you on the important issues that the Commission deals with."