Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank my dear friend from Michigan, who has been a partner on all of these issues. Madam Speaker, I rise today in very strong opposition to H.R. 7980, the so-called End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act. This bill will not end Chinese electric vehicle dominance. In reality, it will ensure it. The Inflation Reduction Act's 30D tax credit was designed to level the playing field for American autoworkers who faced fierce competition from very heavily subsidized Chinese competitors. However, what this bill would effectively do is eliminate this vital tool, making it harder for American companies to compete. Instead of promoting American innovation and creating jobs in this country, this bill would push companies to import more batteries from Chinese suppliers. {time} 0945 H.R. 7980 would lead to American job losses, and it would have a ripple effect throughout the economy. It would impact suppliers, manufacturers, and our domestic autoworkers throughout communities that rely on our domestic auto industry. I will read a tweet from United Auto Workers this morning: ``The House GOP is going after nearly 2,000 battery manufacturing jobs in Michigan''--Mr. Kildee is in my home State--``that we negotiated under our master agreement. We urge a no vote on H.R. 7980. Don't get distracted by their rhetoric and don't take the bait.…”