Political Quotes

“The resolution specifies that EPA must protect trade secrets submitted to it for a renewable period of 10 years. The resolution also creates a new system to claim, substantiate and resubstantiate, review, and adjudicate requests for protection of trade secrets. Finally, it organizes the Federal-State regulatory relationship in a way that makes sense for promoting interstate and global commerce, but also recognizes the efforts taken by a number of States. The amendment makes accommodations for some existing State requirements and tort actions as well. Today, we have a landmark, bipartisan, bicameral agreement that makes substantial changes to the existing law. This resolution is supported by a broad coalition of stakeholders, ranging from environmental and public health groups to large and small industrial organizations. It is worthy of every Member's support. Before I close, I want to say a word of thanks to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, Frank Pallone and Paul Tonko. I know the last couple of weeks have not exactly been a picnic--a few ants, et cetera--but they know that this is a better bill because of their involvement. But the real impetus behind this whole project has been John Shimkus. What a guy. Without his leadership, we simply never would have reached this point. Also, I want to thank the dedicated and hardworking staff who tirelessly worked to get us where we are today: Dave McCarthy, Jerry Couri, Tina Richards, and Chris Sarley. I thank them all.…”