Paul Tonko actually said...

"The House will certainly reject this budget which would undermine the Agency's ability to fulfill its basic mission."

"Administrator Wheeler has called unsafe drinking water the greatest environmental threat, but the budget fails to reflect that sentiment."

"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."

"The House will certainly reject this budget, which would undermine the agency's ability to fulfill its basic mission of protecting Americans' health and our environment."