Paul Tonko actually said...

"I find this discussion very uplifting, especially in light of President Trump's budget presentation which seems to disinvest in America, which is a troublesome notion."

"I want to make it clear from the start of this hearing that our environmental protections provide significantly greater benefits than costs to society."

"I cannot imagine what it must feel like to turn on your faucet and not expect safe water."

"the benefits of these protections significantly outweigh the costs."