Quote – John L. Kimberley, executive director of the Lead Industries Association, Testimony, New York City Council’s Committee on Environmental Protection. The New York Times.

There is no evidence that lead in the atmosphere, from autos or any other source, poses a health hazard.

John L. Kimberley, executive director of the Lead Industries Association, testifying before the New York City Council’s Committee on Environmental Protection. From the New York Times, “Industry Defends Lead In Gasoline”, by David Bird.

Friday, September 25, 1970
Culprits: 
Industry groups
Issues: 
Auto Emissions
Clean Air
Toxics
Laws: 
Phase Out of Leaded Gasoline
Themes: 
It's not my responsibility/fault