Paul Tonko actually said...

"There is an obvious political agenda here, I believe, and I hope that we will put an end to infringing on states' rights."

"This is not the first time the Science Committee has abused its oversight authority to defend oil-and-gas interests."

"I find it extremely concerning that these subpoenas may interfere with legitimate investigations of fraud."

"I have serious concerns about subpoenas, the subpoenas issued by the Majority to some nine environmental advocacy organizations."