Ed Whitfield: “It is my hope that with today's hearing, we can at least start the process of consensus building on a path forward for…”

we created the policy so we have to change it.

As I see it, the RFS was enacted largely for three reasons--to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and to strengthen rural economies.

The third goal of the RFS is to boost rural economies, and here we can say that the program has delivered on its promise.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 5. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. No…