John Shimkus actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate that you are having this hearing on chemical management and I want to congratulate you on calling this hearing."

"Hon. John Shimkus, a Representative in Congress from the State of Illinois, opening statement."

"I think it is important that workers are protected in their workplace."

"We are federalists, especially on this side, and we believe in local control, local government."