Ed Whitfield: “Domestic refineries... now have the option of transitioning to use more North American oil.”

The main objection here and the basis of the motion to commit relates to climate change. Contrary to the gentleman's statement that the House does not recognize climate change, all of us recognize that the climate is changing. We do…

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.

I believe we should have an open mind on whether changes are needed.