David Vitter actually said...

"I am going to urge a no vote on this well intended amendment. This would alter the fundamental compromise in this bill."

"This bill is a marked improvement over current law. It does represent significant positive compromise."

"The Environmental Defense Fund supports the Lautenberg Act as a solid compromise that fixes the biggest problems in the current law."

"Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amendment. Section 4(a) of the underlying bill already addresses the hazard and exposure potential of the chemical substances being directly taken into account."