Paul Tonko actually said...

"I believe that you need to work together to come to a conclusion on this issue, but I would encourage you to resist outside pressure to disregard the expert recommendations of your staff."

"I believe it is important to maintain a sense of urgency in the implementation of the lessons learned from Fukushima."

"While we will not always be in agreement, I hope that we can find common ground to move this Nation forward on important issues in the jurisdiction of this committee, this subcommittee."

"One of today's witnesses has suggested that the members of this subcommittee write to the Appropriations Committee and urge them to ensure adequate funding for these programs."