“You have to have patience to be a legislator.”

“You have to have patience to be a legislator.”

“Allowing for endless legal challenges or partisan political discussions is not the proper way to handle an issue that affects the entire scope of the environment and the economy.”

“There's a value in used electronic equipment, and currently, there are small, domestic recyclers that process this equipment safely. But they have a hard time competing with facilities overseas that have few, if any, environmental and safety standards.”

“E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States and can pose serious environmental and health problems here and around the world when not handled properly.”

“Floor time is valuable. Our leadership isn't going to bring something up that's going to take up floor time and not be successful.”

“You have to have patience to be a legislator.”