Frank Lucas actually said...

"The Board should be free to function as intended to ensure that sound science is driving policy decisions."

"H.R. 1431, the Science Advisory Board Reform Act, ensures that the most qualified and capable scientists are free to undertake a balanced and open review of regulatory science."

"This legislation recognizes the important role science should play to inform policy debates."

"If the EPA undermines the Board's independence or prevents it from providing candid advice to Congress, then the SAB serves no value to the EPA."