Paul Tonko actually said...

"Although a subtitle C rule might have offered more protection and more direct enforcement, this rule will protect human health in the environment and goes beyond past bills."

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

"I would have preferred to see a stronger regulation, given the substantial risks and tremendous damage and cost of recent spills, especially the one experienced in Tennessee in 2008."

"I believe it is this subcommittee's job to continue in its oversight of this issue and others going forward."