We don't want to be an alarmist on climate change, for example, but we want to protect our environment and we want to fully explore the natural resources that we have which can go a long way toward stimulating our economy and creating jobs for Americans.
Emphasizes balancing environmental protection with resource exploration for economic growth.
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Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores), who is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and, I believe, a cosponsor of this legislation.
Mr. Chairman, may I ask how much time is remaining on both sides? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 20 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Illinois has 13\1/2\ minutes remaining.
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 744, I call up the bill (S. 2012) to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's motion to commit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized for 5 minutes in opposition to the motion to commit.
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