Political Quotes

“Congress should not adopt as its own specific findings made by EPA in the context of these rulemakings. Congress has not undertaken a full analysis of the EPA's methodology in assessing these reductions. EPA's estimates encompass multiple assumptions that may or may not be true and which deserve further scrutiny. EPA estimates that the Cement MACT will reduce mercury emissions by 16,400 pounds per year, an amount that is only 0.15 percent of global emissions. Mercury is emitted naturally and also globally. The Department of Energy estimates that 5,500 tons, or 11 million pounds, of mercury was emitted globally in 2005 from both natural and human sources. Emissions from these sources are modest when considered relative to natural and foreign emissions. These projections are complex. Where these estimates have not been subject to rigorous scrutiny, it would be irresponsible for Congress to simply adopt EPA's findings as its own. I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”