05/26/2009
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"I wholeheartedly offer my support for Senate Bill 1472, 'Strengthening Congressional Oversight of Regulatory Actions for Efficiency.'"
"Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, and I introduced bipartisan legislation requiring a look-back to assess whether the regulation is actually meeting its goals."
"Well thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased that the Committee is again looking at regulatory issues, and thank you for holding this hearing."
"Americans expect a common sense approach to regulation. They want to have their water, and air, and their safety protected, but they also do not want to stifle innovation and economic growth."