Congresswoman Brownley had asked whether a carbon tax or fee or something like that would be appropriate.

As we approach the year 2050, our Nation faces unique challenges in its efforts to address growing energy production demands as well as the obligation to limit our contribution to climate change.

Recognizing that the intent is one thing, but we are talking about a law.

This is a regime that cannot be allowed to persist as-is, the people have to have a say in the direction of their country.

I just want to remind my colleague from Kentucky that, yes, Lincoln was born in Kentucky, but his library is in--his museum is in Springfield, Illinois.

I think it is important to--it is a lesson when they, you know, basically showed up in Syria in 2012 or 2013.

Do you think there are certain groups that these, whoever, go after more than others, or is it equal across the board, or is it like seniors or children?

It is a lesson, because we see them in Venezuela and we will see them elsewhere. Stop them early.

H.R. 4779 is an important bipartisan bill that will allow the FTC to continue international cooperation for investigations of fraud and abuse.

So when you talk about the U.S. SAFE WEB Act, it doesn't just protect consumers from traditional cases of fraud and deception, but as you said, also threats to privacy and children's privacy also?

Thank you, Chairwoman Schakowsky, for holding this legislative hearing on H.R. 4779, the SAFE WEB Act, and H.R. 3851, Reauthorizing Brand USA.

It has been a true pleasure working with Ranking Member McMorris Rodgers on the SAFE WEB Act.

I urge my colleagues, as we have done in a high-octane proposal, to take a wider view of those policies.

I think there's a very clear correlation between the issuance of SREs and the reaction of the RIN market.

I just want to go over a little history. My first legislative success was enacting biodiesel in the fleets in 1998 with Karen McCarthy, and Clinton signed that bill.

I would like to take this opportunity to renew my plea for this committee and the affected stakeholders to take a very serious look at the high-octane proposal that Congressman Flores and I have recently reintroduced.

I am disappointed in that answer, because it's a simple answer and a simple question.

I want to associate myself with Mr. Tonko's comments from last fall that for several years we have heard about issues with implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard program under administrations from both parties.