Senate Proceeding 03-15-11 on Mar 15th, 2011 :: 2:22:25 to 2:24:20
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2:22:21 to 2:22:42( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Boxer: that we need to address it and not leave it all to e.p.a.? if that's the case, then let's -- then let's have that debate, but let's not have a rifle shot amendment that basically guts the law as it's being implemented, but let's have a discussion about what would be a more flexible approach to implementation of the requirements to regulate

2:22:25 to 2:24:20( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Barbara Boxer

2:22:43 to 2:23:05( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Boxer: pollutants? mrs. boxer: the senator from washington poses a really important question, and that is why are we seeing this kind of amendment on a small business bill? it's ridiculous, and it makes the american people lose faith in us, frankly. this is a bill about small business innovation.

2:23:06 to 2:23:26( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Boxer: this isn't a bill that's about telling e.p.a. that they can no longer do their job and protect the american people. this is ridiculous. we already know from reports how many lives have been saved as a result of -- we and i want my friend to see this.

2:23:27 to 2:23:48( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Boxer: in 2010, the clean air act prevented 160,000 cases of premature death. that's a fact. by 2020, the number is projected to grow to 230,000 deaths. so excuse me. this amendment, if it were to pass and it stopped e.p.a. from cleaning up the air, people will die, okay?

2:23:49 to 2:24:09( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Boxer: if this is what you want to do, don't hang it on a small business bill. why don't you have a press conference and say you know what? we don't think this is worth it. 160,000 deaths, win a few, lose a few, you know? they don't care. but we care, and that's why

2:24:10 to 2:24:22( Edit History Discussion )

Barbara Boxer: we're talking about this. and i'll yield again to my friend. this is -- this is what they would turn away from, saving 160,000 premature deaths.