we don't hear from the Africans.

H.R. 1777 is indeed an important step and not only is happening in cities' vast markets but also an important step in helping correct the trade imbalance that currently exists.

Mr. Speaker, Ranking Member Waxman and I have sent 24 letters to Chairman Upton of the Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman Whitfield of the Energy and Power Committee since May 2011 requesting hearings on the science of climate…

Just because one might not like what the facts or the science is telling us does not mean that we can simply ignore science or facts or wish them away.

We are here holding yet another hearing on yet another Republican bill designed to gut the Clean Air Act and tie EPA's hands and prohibit this agency from doing exactly what it was established to do.

I want to thank my colleague, Luis Gutierrez, the dean of the Illinois delegation. Ladies and gentlemen of the House, it is my honor to introduce to you one of the most remarkable persons that you will ever want to meet--a fine…

I don't think that we have to decide between climate change and jobs. I think that is not the issue here.

Climate change is an issue that the minority side takes very seriously and we believe that hearing from actual scientists and climatologists rather than industry representatives will benefit and inform every member of this subcommittee.

this bill defies common sense.

I think you should read the entire article which explains that we are currently heading towards a temperature increase that would be extremely damaging.

I just refuse to close my eyes to the impacts of carbon pollution if we burn those fossil fuels and don't capture the carbon.