John Garamendi: “I am actually quite amazed that we are allowing a political ideology to get in the way of reality and facts. The fact of…”

“I am actually quite amazed that we are allowing a political ideology to get in the way of reality and facts. The fact of the matter is that the U.S. military, more than a decade ago, noticed that the climate was changing and they needed to address it. Also, the fact is that the largest solar and wind energy systems in the Nation are in Texas, and Texas is dependent upon those for their power when a heat wave arrives. Let's be smart here. Let's not let ideology and the fact that we want to get into a fight over climate change get in the way of good public policy. It is absolutely essential that the military build for the future, that they build for resiliency. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman has expired. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”