Paul Tonko actually said...

"Action to get the lead out of our water systems starts with identifying existing service lines and making that information publicly available."

"We have known for decades that there is no safe level of lead for children."

"I expect we will hear today that the proposal still needs work and, in my opinion, it falls far short of the meaningful protective action necessary to get lead out of our drinking water systems."

"In 2004, EPA initiated a review of the lead and copper Rule following the lead crisis in Washington, DC 16 years later, we are still waiting for EPA to finalize its long-term revision."