James M. Jeffords: “I think we ought to remember who it really is sometimes that moves this legislation along.”

As you may know, International Paper is seeking a permit to burn tires at its facility in upstate New York.

I regard the RFS as the first step, and one that only produces a transition fuel on our way to a more climate-friendly future.

I thank Senator Grassley, Senator Baucus and the other members of the Senate Finance Committee for agreeing to my recycling amendment, which I call the Recycling Investment Saves Energy, RISE, provisions. These provisions were added to the…

first, I commend my partner for the cooperation we have had on this bill. I yield back the remainder of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has been yielded back. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 4684, the McCain…