Paul Tonko actually said...

"a decision was made basically to make the choice prior to the scientific work being completed."

"The decision to close Yucca Mountain was not driven by science, and it is a fiction to pretend that it was."

"Article entitled, 'State Policy Leads Beluga Team to Remove Alaska Scientists,' submitted for the record."

"Article entitled, 'Email Reveals State Dispute Over Polar Bear Listing,' submitted for the record."