Political Quotes

“I regret that he did not apparently gather what I was saying in my remarks because his characterization of my position was untenable. He suggested that we do not want to increase CAFE standards. The amendment that Senators Levin, Domenici, Stabenow, and I prepared on page 4 reads that the Secretary of Transportation shall issue new regulations setting forth increased fuel economy standards for nonpassenger automobiles, among others. We say they shall increase it. But you know something? We say they ought to base it on sound technology and sound science. For example, on page 2, we say when deciding the maximum fees of fuel economy, the Secretary shall consider: ``(1) Technological feasibility. ``(2) Economic practicability. ``(3) The effect of other motor vehicle standards of the Government on fuel economy. ``(4) The need of the United States to conserve energy. ``(5) The desirability of reducing United States dependence on imported oil. ``(6) The effects of the average fuel economy standards on motor vehicle and passenger safety. ``(7) The effects of increased fuel economy on air quality. ``(8) The adverse effects of average fuel economy standards on the relative competitiveness of manufacturers. ``(9) The effects of compliance with average fuel economy standards on levels of employment in the United States.”