We must be sure that we do not overlook the possible costs to these low income families as a result of the final legislation.

While it is an ambitious attempt to remake our energy economy, the bill's costs would fall most heavily on the Midwest.

America faces serious consequences if we continue to rely on foreign energy sources that contribute to rising global temperatures.

The Waxman-Markey legislation does nothing to lay out how America's farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can contribute to reducing our carbon emissions.

I wouldn't go away--and I will yield back in just a second--but also the farmers and the ranchers in my community really want to see this kept under USDA and not EPA.

I think we all represent about 675,000 people. So that is a pretty good chunk of my people. What is going to happen to their electric bills?

I would have to assume that minus Dr. Paul, we all didn't have the intended consequence of hamstringing small businesses.