Trent Lott: “This is the year and this is the Congress that will establish a genuine link between real risks, as defined by sound…”

“This is the year and this is the Congress that will establish a genuine link between real risks, as defined by sound science, and responsible public policy to address risk. This will be done by including scientific data and an openness in the regulatory process. My solution is based on citizen involvement. So why do we hear all of these distortions and exaggerations reporting that America's health and safety will be placed in jeopardy and sacrificed. These emotional and often irrational overstatements are just not true. What is so threatening about requiring knowledgeable scientists, who are independent of the Government, to participate in a peer review of the science? It makes sense to me to ensure that science-based rules are supported by scientist. But clearly, opponents of this provision believe that scientists are the problem. I find this curious. Peer review will certify the Government's practices. It replaces an unchecked monopoly over risk assessment methodologies with participation of scientists from academia.”