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

We have no further speakers on our side of the aisle except for myself, and I think I have the right to close. I don't know if the gentleman from Illinois has additional speakers or if he would like to go at this time.

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...

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.

There are strong feelings on the issue because many people, and we are speaking for our constituents, believe that EPA is exceeding its legal authority under the direction of a president who is trying to impose his will on climate change…