Paul Tonko

This event has lost its residents' trust in Government.

There is no safe level of lead in drinking water, yet it exists throughout our water systems in pipes, solder, and fixtures.

I would think not focusing on our water infrastructure has also like not provided the attention to the career paths that are associated with that work. So, I think by investing we will just draw more attention to that career opportunity.

The EPA has and will continue to play a critical role in our nation's response to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the threat of climate change.

I was grateful that the administration has recognized a critical need to invest in our drinking water systems by increasing its request by $158 million for this year.

I am disappointed to see the $1 billion request for drinking water was at the expense of over a $400 million decrease in clean water.

we would call for tremendously-focused attention to the water infrastructure in this country.

robbery Peter to pay Paul doesn't seem to be the appropriate solution.

Public health and a clean environment are intricately linked, and I strongly believe that these principles support economic growth.

Despite what some may believe, climate change is happening and needs actions.

Rather than focusing on our divided nation, I will talk about a united nation that is united in its need for clean water.

I think there needs to be a much larger conversation about how you can start investing in a way that is commensurate with the challenge.

As a representative for the capital region of New York, I realize that moving toward an innovation economy is the key to our economic growth.

I am here to express my strong support for the Ensuring Access to Quality Medicaid Providers Act. In particular, I am pleased that this legislation incorporates the Medicaid Directory of Caregivers Act, also known as the Medicaid DOC Act…

Again, I just would thank all who have been involved with the effort here--from my perspective, particularly Representative Collins, Dr. Bucshon, Representative Welch, and others who put together, I think, a good effort here to have a…

As I earlier mentioned in my comments, one of the key participants in putting this effort together was Representative Welch from the State of Vermont. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Welch), a good friend and a fellow…

I believe that it is critical for the public and the emergency responders' safety that they have all the information, the resources, and equipment in place to respond to an incident quickly and effectively.

What a fascinating panel. Let me congratulate you and all the people and institutions who have inspired this tremendous moment.

Might I inquire how much time remains? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Yoder). The gentleman from Michigan has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New York has 8 minutes remaining.

I am waiting for another individual to offer testimony. I reserve the balance of my time.

I thank the gentlewoman from Texas for yielding. Mr. Chair, I oppose this bill, which represents an effort by politicians to overrule expert scientists in deciding which scientific grants the NSF should fund. In defense of their misguided…

Efficiency standards have proven to be the most cost-effective way of driving energy efficiency into our market.

Fortunately, the history of our national efficiency standards is one of bipartisan support.

I'm very proud of the fact that we were founded by two then-sitting Members of Congress, Hubert Humphrey, a Democrat from Minnesota; and Chuck Percy, a Republican from Illinois.

I thank the speaker for the opportunity to share thoughts on the floor here this evening. Blue infrastructure, let's get it done. Let's provide America one of her core basic needs.