Political Quotes

“I am very pleased that the energy package the Senate will pass contains a solution to the MTBE problem. This comprehensive MTBE legislative package protects our drinking water while preserving air quality and minimizing negative impacts on gasoline prices and supply. Solving the MTBE has been one of my top priorities for over two years. My legislation was voted out of committee both last Congress and this Congress, and I am pleased that it was finally passed by the full Senate. As Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I held a field hearing in Salem back in April 2001 to hear from the folks in New Hampshire about their MTBE problems. I have come to the floor on several occasions to speak specifically about New Hampshire families and small businesses that have been impacted by MTBE contamination. I have visited with many of my constituents who suffer with MTBE contaminated wells. The Miller family--Christina and Greg, and their son Nathan--live in Derry, New Hampshire. This young family has been struggling for over three years with the MTBE contamination in their well.”