"I would like to congratulate the EPA for its impressive Scientific Integrity Policy, particularly as I worked to pass the Scientific Integrity Act."
"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."
"Today's hearing will examine greenhouse gas emissions associated with the industrial sector."
"We must recognize that industrial decarbonization is necessary and possible with the right mix of well-designed policies, Federal investments, and market development."
"We cannot achieve meaningful climate targets, such as our economy-wide, net-zero by mid-century goal, without significantly reducing industrial emissions."
"Through the power of procurement policy, we can drive market demand for low-carbon industrial products."
"The events of September 11th transformed how we think about what it means to be safe in our communities."
"We learned a hard lesson that we must always be vigilant and acknowledge that our federal government... plays a critical role in safeguarding the health and safety."
"It is my hope that this committee will once again find bipartisan agreement on a multiyear CFATS extension."
"I am skeptical of making any major changes to the program that would either dilute or divert the Department from its statutory mission."
"I understand the Homeland Security Committee marked up this bill 12 weeks ago--that it passed on a straight party line vote with no Republicans supporting it."