“The Hudson River is the lifeline of this region; it connects us economically, culturally, and historically. I commend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos for calling on the EPA to re-examine the cleanup of PCBs in the upper portion of the river. I have long been an outspoken advocate for safeguarding and preserving the vitality of the mighty Hudson, which means addressing the unacceptable levels of contaminated soil.”