This is a very good move by the mayor and one that, as chair of the committee, I will certainly be supporting,

The river runs through the city like our backbone, ... and our bones have been aching for too long.

In order to make our air clean in California , it's going to take everyone working together. That means, not just individuals but government and business as well, ... We are proud that a Los Angeles-based business is taking the lead in encouraging Californians to drive environmentally sensitive cars.

Our first obligation is to public safety, above all else,

they're ready to take it wherever it goes.

They want us to move fast -- 'come on here,' in essence, 'rubber stamp what we've done.' That's not our job. We have an independent role and responsibility.