Frank Pallone actually said...

"I would like to congratulate both of you on the significant and meaningful environmental accomplishments of the EPA and the Obama administration."

"Unfortunately, I do not believe the Republican majority on this committee has properly prioritized many of the environmental challenges that plague our Nation and our planet."

"We need a strong EPA to address these challenges and to work with our international partners to ensure the whole world takes these problems seriously."

"This committee has the tradition of working in a bipartisan way to work in the public interest."