Paul Tonko actually said...

"Decades of American history demonstrate we can grow our economy and create jobs while improving our environment and public health."

"I don't want to go back. The American people don't deserve to go back. We should instead be moving forward and building on the promise of high quality, affordable health care for all."

"So when my Republican colleagues talk about their supposed desire to protect people with preexisting conditions, it is important to remember that you can't address this problem with a half-baked bill ..."

"I appreciate this hearing today because I think it is really critical to clarify the stakes of this healthcare debate for the American people."