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On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
You know, I think, too, it taps into the pioneer spirit of America--the ingenuity, the creative genius that has always guided us, that is nurtured simply by our open system of government and capitalist style of opportunity. We have been able to go forward with so many advances. In this case, as we address health-threatening, life- threatening situations because of toxic poisoning, it produces jobs that are of a very sustainable quality and that are really tapping into the cerebral power of this country. I don't know why anyone would want to disrupt that progress as there is no higher priority than jobs, jobs, jobs in our society today. At the same time, if we can create stronger public health standards-- as you said, address women of senior age varieties and children of all types and working middle-aged couples around this country--everyone in every age demographic will be protected and helped by the Clean Air Act. There is 40 years of documented success that ought to guide us here and tell us this is a move in the wrong direction. We are so happy that so many people are offering their thoughts here this evening in this Special Order, in this 1-hour's worth of info exchange. We are joined by a great Representative from New Jersey, who is, again, a very thoughtful scientist of types--a physicist, I believe--from New Jersey's 12th Congressional District, Representative Rush Holt. Thank you so much, Representative Holt, for joining us this evening.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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