Paul Tonko actually said...

"I believe members of this committee would agree that all Americans should be able to have clean air, clean water, and lives free from pollution."

"The Americans who have paid the highest price for this pollution have mostly been people of color and low-income communities."

"I share their commitment and look forward to working with all of our Members to make sure the 117th Congress isn't merely a Congress for climate action, but a Congress for just and equitable climate a..."

"I urge our colleagues across the aisle, let us not think of the past and what can bring us back, but let us look to the future."