Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"It is critical that we give regulators the authority, access to information and resources to prevent harmful chemicals from entering into our environment."

"If TSCA, which was intended to give the Agency the authority to control toxic substances, cannot be effectively used to address even the obvious hazards posed by asbestos, it is certainly appropriate ..."

"My hope is that even with the current obstacles the EPA is facing under the current statute, that you will be able to proceed with this critical investigation."

"As a mother and Senator representing the State of New York, TSCA is a particularly important issue to me and my constituents."