"The public should not be deceived that if we move to a regime that is costly, ineffective by the manufacturers, they could move overseas with less stringent."
"In some cases we couldn't afford to manufacture the chemical here in the United States any longer."
"historically, if you would look at the founding of this country, that the Interstate Commerce Clause is really the foundational principle that has unified these States"
"This bill will help create manufacturing jobs in not only those plants that manufacture chemicals, but also in plants that use them to make cars, computer chips, and thousands of other goods."
"We think that chemical manufacturers should be in a position to cooperate with EPA on its close scrutiny of their products."
"We also agree that EPA should have the authority to impose requirements and restrictions on chemicals that pose risks."
"We need to be sure that EPA has the information it needs to decide on the safety of a chemical."
"Our job is to craft a bill that reflects the best of all of us."
"I unveiled the discussion draft because I think we need a collaborative process with diverse input."
"it is challenging because it is going broke and my colleagues on the other side will not accept that premise."
"Hon. John Shimkus, a Representative in Congress from the State of Illinois, opening statement."