Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"If you extend the Bush strategy, I believe, on the trajectory that it was launched on, it drives you to a civil liberties collision that is unnecessary and I think unhelpful."

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

"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."

"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."