Paul Tonko actually said...

"We cannot lose site of the polluter pays principle that has guided this program since its inception."

"When Superfund was created, Congress required EPA to establish financial assurance requirements for the most polluting industries."

"We need to understand that every action or perhaps inaction in terms of appropriations trickles down, percolates down to the local level and affects human lives."

"Do you believe that requiring financial assurances incentivizes facilities to manage and store their hazardous waste materials more safely?"