"Agencies feel like they have been left holding the bag for the cleanup, despite not being involved in causing the contamination."
"We cannot lose site of the polluter pays principle that has guided this program since its inception."
"I do want to thank you for leading the fight for clean air, clean water, response to climate change, a legacy that will imprint itself not only for this given political generation but for generations ..."
"This program has proven to be one of the most successful federal programs for technological innovation in our history."
"I very strongly believe that reauthorization of the SBIR/STTR program is of the utmost importance."
"My good friend and colleague, Representative Louise Slaughter, to my knowledge the only microbiologist in Congress, has been raising alarm bells for quite some time about the excessive use of antibiot..."
"Thank you, Mr. Chair."
"Brownfields cleanup is critical for environmental revitalization and economic redevelopment efforts."
"I believe that folding brownfields cleanup into broader regional economic development efforts can help local, county and regional authorities to make smart and sustainable planning decisions."
"Thank you for holding this important hearing on EPA's Brownfields Program. I know that this is an issue that Ranking Member Pallone and I are very passionate about."
"A comeback scenario for many of our disadvantaged communities that has a brownfield cleanup situation needs additional focus, and the assistance that we can provide for that would be important."