James M. Jeffords: “I am delighted to be here to discuss the reauthorization of this very important Agency.”

Yes. Mr. President, I yield 10 minutes to the Senator from Montana, the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

These innovations have the potential to move us into an era when driving a car or truck will no longer mean causing dangerous global warming pollution or using up scarce resources.

What we need is a future based upon the abundant supply of domestically produced clean and low-carbon fuel.

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