Paul Tonko actually said...

"Even more shameful is the refusal of Republican Governors and some legislatures to expand the Medicaid program."

"I think Republicans are really outside of the mainstream when they try to argue that Americans aren't better off if they have health insurance coverage."

"All I can promise is my best effort working directly with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get there."

"Essentially, the bill completely ties the hands of State and local regulators to protect human health and the environment from toxic chemicals in commerce."