Political Quotes

“I would agree, and that is exactly where I would conclude. I am not anti-utility. I am pro-customer. I am pro-competition. I am pro-free markets. I believe the utilities have a tremendous opportunity here to modify and adapt their business model to maintain their relationship with their customers. But if they do not, then I am afraid that technological changes such as storage are going to overtake them, and they could go the way of Kodak, Blockbuster, and Polaroid. I don't want to see that happen because I think they have a tremendous value to contribute to this discussion. I conclude by saying that this amendment is really a modest one. It is not a takeover of the regulatory process. It simply urges and advocates that the State public utilities commissions take into account the positive factors of solar as well as the costs in order to reach a fair compensation agreement between utilities and their customers. This is the future. It is going to happen. The only question is whether it happens efficiently, fairly or by fighting. I would prefer the former option. I think this is an important part of the future of this country, and we have an important role to play in this body. I urge support for this amendment. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts. ____________________”