Political Quotes

“I will vote in favor of the Safe Drinking Water Act conference report. Government's most important responsibility is to protect public health and safety. Safe drinking water is the lifeblood of our society and the basic foundation of good health. This bill incorporates sound scientific principles and protects public health and safety. The Safe Drinking Water Act keeps our promise to the American people. This bill provides flexibility to State and local governments, enabling them to better assist water utilities in complying with Federal health and safety standards. This is a win-win situation because it provides utilities with the resources to meet safety standards without putting them out of business. This legislation not only protects the safety of our drinking water, it will create jobs in construction. Modernizing our infrastructure is one of the best investments we can make. This bill helps burst the myth that environmental protection comes at the expense of economic development. The reality is that good environmental policy is good business. Staying on the cutting edge of environmental technology presents the American economy with a large and growing market here and around the world. While the United States is already a leader in this burgeoning market, we should seize the initiative to expand our leadership even further. Marylanders have told me they want adequate resources devoted to making drinking water safe and clean.”