"I have worked with Linda for a number of years on chemical safety efforts."
"I have little confidence that EPA will move forward on a reasonable timeline with the only acceptable outcome-a complete asbestos ban."
"I hope that members on both sides of the aisle will consider how we might be able to come together, build upon the bipartisan success of the Lautenberg Act."
"Linda is a powerful voice for the millions of Americans who get up every morning and go to work, and raise their families."
"EPA's actions under the Lautenberg Act have been so legally suspect that I believe we need to pass this bill regardless of whether EPA were to announce that it is moving forward with a full ban of asb..."
"In my opinion, the office went off track in the early years of this, the Trump administration."
"And do you have concerns that the United States could not manage that transition?"
"Well, with a ban in general could we manage that transition?"
"What role do you believe EPA career staff should play in determining the agency's path forward on asbestos?"
"But moving forward do you plan on seeking input from career staff from across program offices on asbestos and other risk evaluations?"
"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."
"The House will certainly reject this budget which would undermine the Agency's ability to fulfill its basic mission."