Paul Tonko actually said...

"I have several serious concerns with pirate radio and the weakness of current enforcement, which, in turn, has encouraged pirate radio operators to continue undeterred."

"I've worked on this legislation and am proud to have done so in a bipartisan way with Congressman Leonard Lance, and I hope that this committee will work and move this forward."

"This legislation, obviously, comes in response to the growing number of pirate radio broadcasters in the region that are harming consumers and public safety."

"I am grateful that the committee has decided to focus its attention on this life and death issue."