He agreed that the EPA should not use appropriated funds for the purpose of issuing regulations to implement the Kyoto Protocol unless and until such treaty is ratified by the U.S. Senate. Both the House and the Senate strongly concur in that position, so it is a bit of a red herring for people to say that this legislation will hamstring EPA or hinder energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction programs that are ongoing.
Discussing the Senate's position on EPA funding related to the Kyoto Protocol.
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