Political Quotes

“Woman, I rise in support of my amendment that would prohibit funding for the Solar for All program. During an Agriculture Committee hearing earlier this year, the EPA Administrator told me that the EPA does not incentivize solar panels. This program clearly demonstrates he was not being truthful in his testimony. Under the Biden administration's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, the EPA has announced a $7 billion subsidy for solar panels. China completely controls the solar panel industry, and we should not be using taxpayer money to subsidize our adversaries in the name of a leftwing political ideology. {time} 2045 According to the EPA's own website, solar panels contain hazardous materials that are harmful to humans. In my home State of Illinois, a school roof lit on fire due to excessive heat generated by solar panels on the roof. The Biden administration needs to stop prioritizing the left's radical climate agenda over the energy needs of the American people. Please join me in supporting this amendment. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Chair, I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. McCOLLUM. We are now only 15 days away from a government shutdown, and instead of focusing on keeping the government open, we are working on a bill that is going nowhere.…”