ACC Comments on the Passing of Senator Lautenberg

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cal Dooley, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), issued the following statement regarding the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ):

"Senator Frank Lautenberg was a constant champion for his constituents and a committed advocate for children and the environment.  His decades of leadership on behalf of his state and the nation inspired respect and admiration from all those who worked with him.  We are deeply grateful for his recent leadership to forge a bipartisan approach to chemical management reform, and it has been an honor to support his efforts.  On behalf of the American Chemistry Council and our member companies, our deepest sympathies are with the Senator's family, his staff and the people of New Jersey during this difficult time."

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The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care^®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $760 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is the largest exporting sector in the U.S., accounting for 12 percent of U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.

SOURCE American Chemistry Council

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