Political Quotes

“I am opposed to the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Garamendi moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 6, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with the following amendment: Page 2, after line 22, insert the following new section: SEC. 4. PROHIBITING HIGHER NATURAL GAS PRICES FOR UNITED STATES CONSUMERS AND PROTECTING OUR NATIONAL SECURITY. In reviewing an application for authorization to export natural gas under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b), the Department of Energy-- (1) shall deny such application if-- (A) the export would increase the price of natural gas, electricity, or home heating for American seniors on fixed incomes; or (B) the natural gas would be exported to any nation that is a state sponsor of terrorism or otherwise threatens America's national security, or to any nation or corporation that steals America's military technology or intellectual property through cyber-attacks; and (2) shall require, as a condition for approval of any such authorization, the applicant to ensure that United States- flagged ships and shipping containers are used to export the LNG. Open With CJG: I have a motion to recommit at the desk. . . . Speaker Pro Temp: Is the gentleman opposed to the bill? CJG: I am opposed. Speaker Pro Temp: The gentleman qualifies and the Clerk will read the amendment.…”