Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Ms. DelBene Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk, No. 7. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 9, strike the closing quotation mark and the final period. Page 3, after line 9, add the following: ``(4) Offshore exclusions.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall not include oil and gas leasing in any tract located in the Washington/Oregon planning area.''. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Chair, I am offering this amendment with my colleagues, Representatives Gluesenkamp Perez, Kilmer, Hoyle, and Salinas. Protecting the environment is foundational to the heritage, culture, and quality of life in the Pacific Northwest. Our region is a trailblazer in renewable energy sources, like hydroelectric, wind, and solar. Congress should follow our lead and focus on accelerating our transition toward a green energy economy. Instead, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle continue to push for more giveaways to the fossil fuel industry and heighten the risk of another oil spill like Deepwater Horizon. Our amendment would prevent Republicans from allowing drilling for oil and gas along the Washington and Oregon coasts.…”