Henry Waxman: “People should not look for reasons to be against this amendment, they should look for reasons to be for it. It is in our…”

“People should not look for reasons to be against this amendment, they should look for reasons to be for it. It is in our natural interest. It is a win for our environment. It is a win for energy independence. It is a win for our national security. L.A. County is a municipal system. They are reducing 20 percent and diverting it to renewables. Let's recognize when we have more renewable energy, it provides jobs, it provides a better future and a better chance to accomplish what we need to do in this Nation. I congratulate Mr. Platts and Mr. Tom Udall, and urge my colleagues to vote for the amendment.”