Summer Lee actually said...

"I cannot tolerate any idea to suggest that regulations are the main factor in undermining our economy."

"I truly believe that the concerns of small businesspersons as the regulatory scheme is structured should be responded to and it should be monitored."

"What would we be--right now we are fighting the West Nile epidemic. We just fought E.coli. Where would we be without a strong regulatory structure of oversight to enhance the quality of life of Americ..."

"I do not agree with the premise of this hearing that the regulatory scheme hinders, if you will, the economic opportunities of Americans."