Paul Tonko actually said...

"EPA needed better tools to protect Americans. But today those new tools are being squandered and workers will suffer the consequences the worst."

"EPA has chosen to ignore those tools and has, in my view, failed to implement the law as Congress intended."

"I commend Mr. Shimkus and Mr. Pallone for their work on that historic law to make real bipartisan progress."

"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."