Paul Tonko actually said...

"A cooperative approach, where the Federal Government sets a floor and States remain free to set more stringent standards, has proven effective and successful."

"When risks are not adequately addressed at the Federal level, State protections are essential."

"The President and EPA are doing exactly the right thing by placing the limits on the amount of carbon pollution that can be emitted from power plants."

"the most important job, I believe, for Congress is to strengthen and improve auto safety laws to ensure that something like this never happens again."