I hope that this Congress will not only fund that amount, but actually find the real dollars to support it and not borrow that money

I hope that this administration would use every bit of its voice, its vote, its influence at WIPO and with the member states to ensure that Gurry is removed from office as soon as possible.

This administration must also ensure that whistleblowers are reinstated at WIPO immediately.

Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to support the Guardian Hands Foundation in its 3rd Annual Walk Against Rare Diseases, taking place this Sunday, February 28th, in Hialeah Gardens. In the United States, a disease is considered rare if it…

We shouldn't act hastily when just a few years ago or a couple years ago we were saying, oh, my God, we have to become more self-sufficient.

Congress created the Renewable Fuel Standard to promote a strong domestic renewable energy industry, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and cut dangerous emissions of carbon pollution that cause climate change.

How do you reconcile the statement that you made: 'This final rule represents EPA's commitment and continued support for the steady growth in renewable fuel use,' that is your statement, with EPA's decision to use a waiver to reduce the…

I will do everything in my power to stop any legislation to modify or undermine this landmark law.

But I think it is important that people understand this because Media Matters points out the various huge grants you have received from big oil.

So you are saying it is a short-term phenomenon?

Well, we have lived through that before, haven't we?

the level was set at a level that the industry said was below what they could meet

You disagree with the industry. They tell you they can do more; you're saying no, you can't.

I just think it is important to note that when you say something so unequivocally, and then the policy allows you to cut back the volumes, it is a mixed signal to folks out there who are making investments.

Frankly, that will benefit the oil companies and I believe will hurt the American people.

I just hope that when we make a commitment, we don't undermine it with waivers and other things.

climate change is upon us and the RFS plays an important role in addressing the cause of that climate change.

Do you think it is important that we do what we can to get that carbon out of the air so we can try our best to reduce the ravages of climate change?