Paul Tonko actually said...

"We will need every idea and every proposal we can muster."

"Empowering State, local, Tribal, and territorial governance needs to be at the foundation of our climate response in Congress."

"I firmly believe that we must ensure that inappropriate political interference in the scientific process does not get in the way of protecting our national security and public health."

"I'm extremely concerned by the actions that have suppressed information and kept results hidden from the general public."