Frank Lautenberg actually said...

We are doing this because we think we have to, because these challenges exist that are not getting addressed.

We think that the Federal Government should reestablish its role as the primary source of chemical management regulation in this Country.

I thank you for holding this hearing and know that you are always looking out for your children and grandchildren.

And the reason you don't get to pick out the people that you want to do these things, you don't have the votes. That is fairly simple.