Political Quotes

It's a national environmental treasure. It's a regional economic engine. It's been one of my top priorities since I've come to Congress.

I thank Congressman Mfume for organizing this very important and special tribute. It is a tribute, as you have already heard, to the six hardworking men who lost their lives during this collapse of the bridge on March 26. They got up that…

But these are dramatic changes that can bring us to a new place and, I think, have given many people a sense of hope instead of despair in the face of what we are seeing with a warming planet.

I thank the chairman for yielding and recognizing me. Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposition to the Republicans' energy bill. I have deep concerns about this package overall in terms of its attack on our bedrock environmental laws. As a…