Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Madam Administrator, for being here, and I apologize for the raspy voice.

Over the past few decades, the EPA has made really admirable progress in attacking the lingering pollution and contamination issues.

Have these two studies been peer reviewed?

You do understand me? Would you characterize those institutions as reputable?

They don't disagree with the importance of these regulations, but the communities struggle to get back on their feet post-recession.

When I talk to local officials and businesses, they want-- they have a genuine desire to be EPA compliant.

We can't allow it to now disappear into our rearview mirror.

We can strengthen economic and cultural ties that will help to provide a more prosperous future for all Iraqis.

I hope that elections will bring a new political order that works to govern inclusively and effectively.

I look forward to hearing whether there has been any progress on this issue.

It has a profound impact.

So that is a law that has gone unimplemented by the Obama administration.