Patrick Leahy actually said...

"in the 44-year history at EPA, you cleaned the country's drinking water, something of great significance to the health of all of us and our children and our grandchildren."

"I am concerned about Step 2 and the compliance timeline."

"the administration's proposal in fiscal year 2016 to cut by nearly 70 percent the funding for the Lake Champlain Geographical Area Program is overwhelming to a small State like ours."

"I am convinced that we can make a difference."