Political Quotes

“Yesterday, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and my fellow Members of Congress--Mario Diaz-Balart and Ted Deutch--and I held a great press conference with Dan Beard, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, on how to make our offices more energy efficient. Representing such natural wonders like the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, I am extremely sensitive to the impact of our daily routine on the environment. I am a supporter of the green proposals, such as increasing the fuel efficiency of our cars and promoting the use of clean alternative energy. However, as we all know, green living begins at home and in the workplace. Whether it's by turning off the lights when exiting a room, carpooling to the office, or recycling on a regular basis, we can all work to improve our environments. The buildings of the Capitol complex, including my congressional office, are now utilizing the latest in energy- and water-saving technologies. For example, the simple action of installing energy-saving lighting throughout the U.S. House of Representatives has saved U.S. taxpayers more than $175,000 annually. House offices have also increased their participation in the recycling of paper and of other raw materials. Last year, the House of Representatives recycled more than 1,800 tons of paper, 46 tons of bottles and cans, and 1 ton of leather.”