On the recordJune 22, 2011
I guess I'm getting confused by some of the arguments I'm hearing against this bill, because I hear that 6 months isn't enough time even though the average permitting time is 5 months, some will say. I hear that this is only dealing with two permits, although I hear that California, Delaware, and Massachusetts are at risk with this legislation. I hear the argument that some say this is ecosystem-destroying. Let me read a quote from Lisa Jackson, the administrator of the EPA, testifying before the United States Senate: ``I believe that the analysis will clearly show that there is no public health concern here.'' ``I believe that the analysis will clearly show that there is no public health concern here.'' Gina McCarthy, the assistant administrator of the EPA, did not rebut this testimony that was given by the administrator herself, Lisa Jackson, before the Senate. Gina McCarthy didn't refutes it before the Energy and Commerce Committee. The arguments seem to be confusing and grasping for straws. This is about energy security, about economic opportunity and making sure that we can deliver energy that's produced right here in the United States. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Quigley). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
