Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"Her broad experience and success in protecting human health, the environment and effective environmental enforcement is evident."

"Thank you for holding this important hearing today to consider the nomination of these three very well qualified individuals to fill key positions over at EPA."

"I have known and worked with Cynthia for many years and have seen first-hand her leadership in the Ocean State on many critical environmental issues."

"When you are talking about the waste associated with water use, it is hard to overlook the extraordinary waste of energy and oil and everything associated with bottle water."