Political Quotes

“I have to go back to my firm belief in the government being closest to the people as usually the government that is most responsive. I fail to acknowledge that if we don't adopt this mandate, we are somehow being irresponsible. I think the way we have crafted this second degree is, again, not by any means an opportunity for the States to opt out. On the other hand, if they don't develop a program, they are going to be mandated in. Let there be no mistake about it. All those States on the chart in white are going to be mandated to meet the 10-percent renewable requirement. Talk about teeth in the bill. I think those are teeth. They are saying if the States don't take the initiative to do it, you are going to have to do it. The Senator from New Mexico says the majority wants a renewable mandate. Every State in the Union is going to be affected and, in effect, mandated because those in the white will have to come up with a program. Those in the red and green are already initiating programs.”