Paul Tonko actually said...

"It is science, not partisan politics, which should guide their resolution."

"I hope that my Republican counterparts are really interested in reform that will lead to better research."

"when concerns are raised to this Congress and Congress urges the EPA to undertake a study, we take that seriously"

"Let me be clear. There may be some legitimate concerns related to EPA's research enterprise, but EPA is not the demonic agency that our Republican majority has made it out to be this Congress."