"It kind of makes you wonder why the Biden Administration is making such a push for EVs when they would rather have every American locked inside their house."
"we agree that a strong RFS that is consistent with the statutory intent of the program is fundamental to decarbonizing transportation."
"With inflation over seven percent and President Biden's anti-work policies, the average family in my district would struggle to afford a new car, let alone a more costly electric vehicle."
"we believe the Renewable Fuel Standard is the best near-term opportunity we have for reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector."
"The Smithsonian's Climate Change Action Plan agrees with The New York Times that the National Mall is at risk of becoming a floodplain in the coming years."
"Thank you to our witnesses for joining us today at our first hearing on the Smithsonian Institution this Congress."
"if these flood levels are going to happen in the next six to eight years or whatever time period these so-called experts want us to address, then this Committee needs to start talking about the mosqui..."
"We should politely ask them to comply, and have a good dialogue."
"I mean, look, I get following the rules. But at some point, we have got to make sure we don't have a system of masked vigilantes who stop people from utilizing a service we are trying to encourage mor..."
"I really hope our transportation agencies engage more with the private sector."
"Well, certainly, given our motor carriers, the choice of their own equipment would help."