Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the Renewable Energy Market Access Program Act, or REMAP Act, which I introduced to help grow American renewable energy and energy efficiency exports abroad. This bill would help small- and medium-sized renewable energy businesses promote, export and ultimately penetrate foreign markets. I know my colleagues are well aware of the importance of exports to our Nation's economy, as evidenced by their support for efforts to increase American competitiveness abroad. I am also encouraged by the President's National Export Initiative and its goal to double American exports over the next five years. This effort will be critical to a full economic recovery and I encourage the administration to continue its work; however, I believe that we need to do more to support a sector that shows tremendous growth potential. In 2009, $162 billion was invested in clean energy worldwide, and it is estimated that this investment will increase to $200 billion in 2010. Additionally, 90 percent of worldwide investments in renewable energy goods occur in G-20 countries and the developing world is projected to comprise 80 percent of the world's future energy demand. While I continue in my belief that the United States must remain competitive in both public and private domestic investments in renewable energy, I also believe that we cannot ignore the growing potential for American businesses to access markets abroad.…”