"If our intention is to avoid the most dangerous and irreversible aspects of climate change, our next opportunity to confront this crisis will likely be our last."
"The transition to a clean economy will create opportunities that can benefit American workers, families, and communities if we act quickly and thoughtfully."
"For 5 years, I have fought against these deceptively named science transparency proposals."
"These efforts pay cheap lip-service to improving scientific integrity and transparency, but their true purpose is to undermine the decades of sound science."
"I asked EPA to withdraw this rule at the summer 2018 public comment session."
"I have here a letter, Mr. Chairman, that was sent to the Committee by esteemed organizations..."
"Any form of this rule, any form essentially guarantees that political agendas are given more weight than science in EPA rulemaking."
"If Americans are sickened as a result of this rule, does EPA have a plan to provide care?"
"So I assume they don't have a plan. And if Americans are sickened or die as a result of this rule, who will be held accountable?"
"During the Obama administration, EPA followed the Department of Energy's advice on which waivers to grant."
"It is also indisputable that we have seen a change in how petitions are being evaluated and granted."
"these junk plans undermine protections for people with preexisting conditions, increase costs, and leave American families with less financial protection"