Political Quotes

“Mr. President, as my colleague on the committee pointed out, many individuals have made great effort and have made very positive contributions toward where we are today with this Energy bill. I wanted to note very quickly some of the groups who have weighed in throughout the process as we have sought input in different sectors across the energy space and really across the broader economy for some of the ideas in efficiency, supply, infrastructure, and accountability. When we look at the list of those organizations from around the country in different areas, I have a seven-page, single-spaced list in very small type of those who have weighed in in support of the measures we have in front of us today. From my State, it is everyone from the Department of Natural Resources, to the Alaska Power Association, the Bristol Bay Native Corporation, the Cordova Electric Co-op, and a whole bunch more. At the national level, we have support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Chemistry Council, the National Electric Manufacturers Association, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers-- and I am picking randomly. We have support from labor groups--North America's Building Trades Union, the United Auto Workers, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters--who all weighed in with support for ideas that are included. We have a huge coalition--from the Alliance to Save Energy, to Seattle City Light--that have focused on the work we have done with efficiency.…”