Frank Pallone actually said...

"this subcommittee cannot afford to simply ignore science, ignore data, ignore the experts, and ignore the signs that Mother Nature continues to show us."

"The real intention of these and other provisions setting up industry-stacked advisory committees and councils are not to advance safety but to thwart NHTSA from regulating industry and to keep the pub..."

"the title of today's hearing refers to vehicle and roadway safety, but it is clear from the draft before us that safety is not the focus."

"Our bill would make real improvements to ensure that the millions of drivers and passengers across this country are kept safe."