Patrick Leahy actually said...

"As some have said, the intent of the administration to actually dismantle the EPA as a Federal agency over the next 4 years."

"The EPA is providing critical support for States and regions across the country working to clean up our lakes, our rivers, our estuaries."

"As an American, I liked the fact that America was the leader, the world leader, in the environment."

"We ought to be doubling down on our investment to protect our environment for the sake of our children and our grandchildren, and curb the effects of climate change."