Lizzie Fletcher actually said...

"The American people should feel confident that all our agencies, including and especially the EPA, are operating in their best interest--protecting them, not sidelining transparency as a means to an e..."

"Advisory committees have long played a vital role in the Federal Government to supplement the knowledge of Federal agencies by providing additional expertise."

"The EPA is responsible for protecting public and environmental health through the application of strong science to environmental and regulatory decisions throughout the Agency."

"However, a critical component to ensuring the best science is utilized by the Agency is through expert advisory committees and boards that provide external advice and recommendations on a variety of t..."