Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I come to the floor because I am very disturbed about some actions coming out of EPA affecting biofuels and contrary to what the President promised. In other words, I think people working for the President aren't following the President's direction. As my colleagues know well, I have championed renewable fuels and other energies for a long period of time. I have worked hard to enact policies to encourage the growth of renewable electricity from sources such as wind and solar. The same is true for biofuels. I have pursued policies to grow our country's production of renewable fuels, such as conventional corn ethanol, biodiesel, and cellulosic ethanol. I support renewable energy because it is good for the economy. It is good for our national security. It is good for our balance of trade. It is good for the rural economies, and it is good for energy independence. I was pleased that in the most recent Presidential election, then Candidate Trump--now our President--made clear his support for ethanol and the renewable fuels standard. He said clearly: ``We are going to protect the Renewable Fuels Standard.'' On another occasion, Candidate Trump recognized the benefits of the industry when he said this at an ethanol biorefinery: Amazing what you've been able to do--amazing. And it's great for the country and the investment is great. Beyond even the product, the investment and the jobs and everything else are great for the country.…”