Political Quotes

“I thank the chair for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 136 and thank Congressman James for his leadership on this very important issue. Mr. Speaker, consumer choice is a vital component of our free market economy, which has grown wealth in this country substantially over the years. However, an endless obsession with their rush to a green agenda, the Biden-Harris administration is seeking to strip away consumer choice in the form of a tailpipe emissions rule that would effectively mandate that at least two-thirds of all new cars in the United States be electric by 2032. This is a mandate straight from the top. Let me be clear. I am not anti-EV. I am pro-American consumer. As I represent rural Georgia, for many of my constituents, EVs are impractical, considering the high cost, lack of charging infrastructure in rural communities, and overall time commitment to get that full charge. The American people do not need or want this administration mandating what car best suits their family's needs. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.J. Res. 136 and to restore consumer choice and end this unreasonable rule. The American people are sick and tired of this.”