We just don't have an economy that will give us more revenue.

I certainly think if we don't have smart policy that addresses the issue domestically, other countries are less likely to act.

If you do tax it more, you will have lower economic growth over time.

What we need to do is use our own oil and natural gas resources.

I am against a carbon tax because it is regressive. It hurts poor people the most.

my Carbon Pricing Bill was priced out at about $2 trillion over 10 years.

We just don't have an economy that will give us more revenue.

I think it is important whatever we do in terms of legislation, that we don't make it more difficult for the reasons of economic necessity.

my hope is that as we discuss this, we make it as easy as can be without the heavy hand of maybe Government for the elderly when they are willing and able to get back in and do what they want.

Thank you, Chairman Casey, and thank you to all witnesses for being here.

I think this has a potential to be a very important tool to get at the insulation between the top and bottom layers.

I think it is important whatever we do in terms of legislation, that we don't make it more difficult for the reasons of economic necessity.

Thank you, Chairman Casey, and thank you to all witnesses for being here.

my hope is that as we discuss this, we make it as easy as can be without the heavy hand of maybe Government for the elderly when they are willing and able to get back in and do what they want.

I think this has a potential to be a very important tool to get at the insulation between the top and bottom layers.

we were borrowing 20 cents on every dollar that we spend. Now it is up to 30 cents

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We do need to see more local control, because truth be told, the people that are in my community, I know their needs much better than anyone else.