Paul Tonko actually said...

"This rule has been extremely effective, preventing tens of thousands of premature deaths and hospitalizations."

"This bill would impede on States' rights to determine the best path for reducing emissions."

"EPA has, therefore, an important role to play in disaster response and recovery, ensuring the environmental monitoring and remediation needed to protect public health."

"The only way we are going to meet our energy challenges is through investments in research and development."