Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lead a Western Caucus Special Order to voice our vehement opposition to H.R. 9, which aims to prevent President Trump from withdrawing from the fundamentally flawed Paris Agreement. In 2015, more than 170 countries signed a nonbinding agreement at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris. While most countries set a target reduction of carbon emissions below its 2005 level, the Obama administration sought to dramatically reduce the United States' carbon emissions by between 26 and 28 percent below its 2005 level by 2025. Before I proceed any further, I yield to my good friend, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Biggs). He is a tireless advocate for small businesses in his district, many of whom have been harmed by this type of legislation.”