Scott Walker: “Mr. Chairman, today we consider on the floor of this House, H.R. 655, the Hydrogen Future Act of 1995. Imagine a fuel…”

“Mr. Chairman, today we consider on the floor of this House, H.R. 655, the Hydrogen Future Act of 1995. Imagine a fuel which is unlimited in supply and is environmentally friendly. Imagine a fuel which produces no carbon dioxide or other noxious pollutants. Imagine a fuel that produces only water when it's burned. Imagine a fuel that can be produced entirely within the borders of the United States. Imagine a fuel that finds a virtually limitless supply in water. There is such a fuel and its name is hydrogen, the fuel of the 21st century. Ever since the oil crises of the 1970's and the recent conflict in the gulf, Americans have been justifiably concerned that our energy supply is not guaranteed. This concern has been heightened by the fact that our hydrocarbon resources are limited, and it has been increasingly expensive to produce domestically. The shipping and burning of hydrocarbon products has been a major cause of pollution. We all know the cost of dealing with the effects of pollution in terms of health care and restoring our environment. The use of hydrogen as a fuel would help solve these issues.”