Paul Tonko actually said...

"Every time government scientific reports are delayed, distorted, or hidden, the American people pay the price."

"It ensures transparency and accountability in government, which is part of our Constitutional responsibility as the U.S. Congress."

"The people we represent here today in Congress rely on government agencies who are there to serve the public to be able to do their job to keep people safe and healthy by using the best available data..."

"The Scientific Integrity Act is straightforward. It outlines prohibited conduct for employees of federal agencies that conduct scientific research."