Paul Tonko actually said...

"I think Republicans are really outside of the mainstream when they try to argue that Americans aren't better off if they have health insurance coverage."

"All I can promise is my best effort working directly with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get there."

"Essentially, the bill completely ties the hands of State and local regulators to protect human health and the environment from toxic chemicals in commerce."

"Earlier, EPA told us that the discussion draft fails to address some key elements of meaningful chemical safety reform, and in some way weakens current--in some ways, weakens current Federal law."