Paul Tonko actually said...

"Scientific integrity refers to the processes in which independent science fully and transparently informs policy decisions free from inappropriate political influence."

"Unfortunately, as we have heard, that is not the case today at the Department of the Interior."

"Science has been the engine which has driven prosperity in this country since its founding."

"I am proud to have introduced H.R. 1709, the Scientific Integrity Act, which would protect public scientific research."