"I just don't believe that any American should have to choose between paying for the prescription drugs they need to stay healthy and other basic necessities like food and rent."
"I am always giving out history lessons, but Jim Florio, who is my predecessor on the committee, sponsored the Superfund."
"We in Congress and on this committee are ready to work with you to restore EPA, protect the public health, and fight climate change."
"We must collectively address the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequality, and the severe economic damage resulting from the pandemic."
"Administrator Regan, it falls to you to right this ship and restore the EPA to the highest standards of scientific integrity."
"Thanks to Administrator Regan and the leadership of President Biden, we can look at this year's EPA budget with optimism about what we can achieve."
"I believe the goal of reducing emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030 is necessary and achievable."
"Thank you, Chairman Tonko. And it really is a pleasure to welcome the EPA Administrator, Michael Regan, to this committee for his first appearance, and I hope there will be many more."
"I want to thank the Administrator and the leadership of President Biden, that now we can actually look at this year's EPA budget with optimism about what can be achieved."
"Opening statement"
"The EPA is back to work protecting the planet and public health, and, in my opinion, not a moment too soon."