Ed Markey actually said...

"Unfortunately, the bill we are discussing today does not meet that test. It handcuffs States attorneys general, who are our chemical cops on the beat."

"There is no question in my mind that there will be more Jimmy Andersons unless EPA is given clear authority, resources and deadlines to take action on chemicals that have already been proven to kill."

"The job that we have on this committee is to make sure that there is a bill that does give protections for the next generation, that we have to put in place learning the lessons of the past."

"The Udall-Vitter bill allows, allows the chemical industry pay extra money, pay extra money for EPA to classify a chemical as high priority."