Barbara Boxer

We oppose the passage of S 1759. It strikes at the heart of the principal purpose of the CVPIA.

This legislation, as we said, will facilitate these water transfers among some of the water users.

I am committed to working with the Committee, the Administration, and our stakeholders to advance the Water Transfer Facilitation Act of 2009.

This is about getting water where it's needed, when it's needed.

This bill builds upon the provisions that we got in there for 2 years.

It's about finding ways we can all come together to find pragmatic solutions to the crisis of the drought rather than everyone just going into their corners.

We are not going to waste taxpayer money because somebody drew a line in the sand.

The facts are that our bill, 90 percent of our bill in terms of the modeling section is taken from Waxman-Markey.

And the bill is very much dedicated to clean coal. Most of this bill is dedicated to clean coal.

Right. Well, that is why we increased the numbers of domestic offsets.

So let me sum it up because I have run out of time for sure.

It looks like we have turned the corner in this recession.

The last 7 years were devastating during those Bush years.

The country that does this is going to be the leader.

I want to agree with what you said that this bill will have an impact on our competitiveness.

The Kerry-Boxer bill aims for 20 percent cut in 2020. We should keep that target.

The legislation needs to be about economics and America's growth potential.

The Kerry-Boxer bill is the way to ensure that the United States is in the game.

Simply put, we can't win if we don't play.

Now is the time for action. It is time to forge the framework for energy independence and plant the seeds for our green energy future.

A significant portion of allowance value under a national cap and trade program should come back to States to be reinvested into successful homegrown clean energy programs that directly improve people's lives and State economies.

A national climate policy will help us win our energy independence, grow a green economy, and combat climate change.

I am thankful to Chairman Boxer and Senator Kerry for their leadership in introducing the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.

We are very honored at your presence. We look forward to your wisdom as we grapple with this issue.

We want to thank this panel. You are all so smart and know a lot, and we appreciate it.