Ed Whitfield: “When I listened to Mr. Waxman's opening statement, he almost convinced me to oppose this legislation.”

According to the administration, DOE has 15 more home appliance standards in the regulatory pipeline, including ones for computers, light bulbs, air conditioners, ovens, furnaces, battery chargers, dishwashers, and ceiling fans.

Well, some States would disagree with that. I've talked to many of them, and they view--even though you went through a process, that you set the standard.

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…

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.