Paul Tonko actually said...

"When can we actually expect results from this scheme? We have received countless promises from the industry for decades."

"A national uniform medication program is not about creating more bureaucracy or regulation; rather it is about streamlining the current regulatory structure to ensure the safety of our athletes."

"The time for talk is done. We need action, not more promises, which is why I am proud that this legislation is moving forward."

"By advancing the Horseracing Integrity Act and placing the majestic equine athletes front and center, we can truly capture the imagination of the Nation."