Political Quotes

“I would like to start off by applauding my colleagues for including language in H.R. 1 that reaffirms our Nation's commitment to protecting freshwater resources, especially the Great Lakes. This bill upholds our commitment to protecting our natural resources in Michigan and upholding the ban on oil and gas development in our Great Lakes. We are blessed with rich waterways and have an obligation to protect them. We talk a lot about becoming energy independent, but what does this mean for our country and the American people? It starts with access to essential resources without relying on the goodwill of foreign nations, especially our adversaries. Mining is essential to our energy strategy and manufacturing independence. Without independent, secure, and safe minerals, there is no manufacturing independence. Worse, there is no national security. I put forward the national strategy to reshore mineral supply chains amendment because I believe it is one of those commonsense issues that both sides can agree on. Democrats have advocated for an electric future. That hinges on sustainably sourced mining. Republicans have made it clear that establishing energy and manufacturing independence to grow our economy and lower prices is a top priority. I have actually found a bipartisan partner in the White House.…”