Ed Whitfield: “I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes.”

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.

In my view, an appliance that saves a few dollars per year on energy but doesn't work as well is being penny wise and pound foolish.

Nuclear energy is, and will continue to be an integral piece of our electricity portfolio.

We must do more to decrease our dependence on foreign oil and expand our use of renewable energy sources that boost economic development in our rural areas...