Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, for decades, Americans have been exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals and there are not sufficient protections in place to safeguard our communities, our drinking water, and our environment. Americans are getting sick from these forever chemicals that are known to cause cancer, immune disorders, and thyroid problems, among other serious health conditions. I represent so many tireless advocates and concerned citizens in New Hampshire who have identified this threat in their own communities and raised our collective consciousness about the dangers of PFAS. I have heard about PFAS from too many servicemembers and their families who were exposed to high concentrations in drinking water on a base. I have heard about it from residents who have had their private wells contaminated by a manufacturing plant. I have heard about it from families who live near a landfill where PFAS-laden waste was dumped, an area that also has some of the Nation's highest cancer rates. We must recognize that we are only having this conversation today because of advocates like them across the country who have sounded the alarm. It is about time we implement policies that address the widespread contamination that exists in every one of our districts. We would be negligent if we fail to do so. I am offering an important, bipartisan amendment to this legislation that is based on a bill that I have filed, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act.…”