I call it toxic because, the Chairman knows, it makes everyone cringe as soon as you mention it.

There is a lot of pressure from within the agency, from other commissioners; they want to proceed with this.

I think the best way to proceed is to get it off the books, have that dialogue you have asked us to have with all of the stakeholders, and then proceed in an orderly manner.

The common goal among all of us, Congress, CPSC, industry, and consumers, is safety.

I believe that that safety can be achieved in a balanced, reasonable way that does not unnecessarily burden the regulated community.

The United States Government cannot, and should not, try to create a zero risk society.

I am deeply troubled regarding the discussion of higher civil penalties, changes to important programs known as retailer reporting.

I have constantly and consistently said, and advocated that we put that, the findings and the analysis of the staff on the more current data out for public comment.

the cumulative risk assessment that you are talking about is one of my concerns, and that--it--the process that is used, that is not well accepted in the scientific community, cumulative risk assessment.

I think that goes to the process, and the validity, and the integrity of the CHAP report.

I do hope that today's hearing strengthens our partnership to keep consumers safe from unreasonable risks of injury.