A biography for Gene Greenhasn’t been written yet.
“Many Americans are unaware that discarded electronics often contain lead, mercury, and other toxins and end up being salvaged under inhumane conditions in the developing world.”
“Congress should let HRSA release its guidance and analyze its impact before making changes to the 340B program that would harm safety-net hospitals and our vulnerable patients.”
“Every citizen's vote should count in America, not just the votes of partisan insiders in the Electoral College.”
“If you're not worried, you're not reasonable.”
“Ultimately, refiners, like all of us, are going to have to clean up their emissions.”
“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.”
“Having someone from Washington, California, or Chicago come in as a verifier, it shows the Hispanic community that Hispanic leaders support me.”
“Punishment for putting patients at risk ought to reflect the gravity of manufacturing, distributing or selling counterfeit medications.”
“I have a lot of hard-working, blue-collar people in my district who are at the end of their unemployment benefits.”
“I hear from broadcasters pretty often. Their ad revenue is down.”
“We have lots of students graduating from our high schools, and you import the labor, then we're not giving that opportunity to our own folks.”
“I support the free enterprise system, and I want companies to make money, but they shouldn't be reaping profits from the deaths of their employees or former employees.”
“Women who may choose to have silicone breast implants are entitled to independent research to ensure they have complete and comprehensive information. It's especially important since so many women have experienced complications with their implants they never knew were possible.”
“Sen. Clinton carried our district, and it is difficult to vote against your constituents.”
“Whether it was the Alaskan pipeline disaster or the Texas City refinery fire where 15 people died, time after time it's been shown that BP chooses expediency over safety.”
“I'm always running back and forth to the district.”
“Frankly, whatever assistance people get from FEMA will not have a lot of extras built into it, so they will need every dollar.”
“If we can't remove a member of Congress who has been convicted of 10 felonies - including using his office for personal gain - we risk losing the faith and trust of the American people that we have.”
“I've been hearing from people saying they see me more than they do their city council member.”
“I really think we need to see how we can expand our privacy laws.”