Political Quotes

“Madam President, unfortunately, I cannot support the amendment offered by my good friend and ranking member. This amendment would restrict the USDA's ability to support a transition to clean fuel economies. Rural communities, especially rural utilities and rural electric co-ops, can help lead the transition to clean energy and create good-paying, clean energy jobs at the same time. We know that. We need to provide the USDA with the tools and the resources and the flexibility to make that happen. It is important to know that our rural partners are asking to be a part of this transition. They don't want an amendment that locks them from being able to do that. We all know that tackling the climate crisis is imperative. Just yesterday, the U.N. put out another report showing that the climate crisis is spiraling out of control. Our budget will ensure that the United States will not only compete but lead the world's race toward a clean energy future, and certainly rural America is an important part of that. So I would urge a ``no'' vote. Vote on Amendment No. 3103 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”