Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 20, 2003
52 percent of the electricity generated in this country comes from a coal-fired power plant, and close to 100 percent of our transportation comes from oil and natural gas.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd

Editor's note · Context

Senator Byrd discusses the reliance on fossil fuels for electricity and transportation.

Share

More from Robert C. Byrd

Jan 23, 2007

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.

congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.

congress.gov
Feb 16, 2005

I am equally worried that the administration has no agenda to manage what appears to be a worsening nuclear crisis in North Korea.

congress.gov
Sep 21, 2004

I cannot see how under the doctrine of preemptive strike that any President can make this decision by himself.

congress.gov