Lisa Murkowski: “I would prefer to see an up-or-down vote. We have had a good debate on this issue. Some of the things, however, that I…”

“I would prefer to see an up-or-down vote. We have had a good debate on this issue. Some of the things, however, that I think we have overlooked are, this isn't the first time we have come up with renewables in this country or discussed it or debated it or argued the merits. Clearly, there is a tremendous merit to renewables. But the question is, How fast and how far can we move? I am told that about 4 percent of our entire energy mix comes from renewables. That includes hydro. Two percent of our electricity is generated from renewables. That is significant as well. But, clearly, when you understand we have spent some $6.5 to $7 billion investing in renewables, in tax credits, in subsidies, in loans, I am sure it is well spent, but we have had a reasonable concentration.”