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“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for those comments. She is spot on. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa), the executive vice chair of the Western Caucus. Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for hosting tonight and for his great work on mining in this country that we need so desperately, especially with some of the ideas that are being pushed forward in the name of climate change. I appreciate Chairman Newhouse, as well, for organizing this. What do we know about H.R. 1, the bill that was discussed here all afternoon, known as the Lower Energy Costs Act? It will reform the permitting process across industries, cut down on needless red tape, and help drive down energy costs for Americans. We heard all afternoon, though, that it is going to be a handout to oil and gas companies--no, it is not; it is going to strip away environmental laws--no, it is not; it will give companies free rein to poison rivers and streams--yes, that is really what we are about here-- no, it doesn't do that either. It is a monumental win for any American who wants to produce energy, use energy, have their costs lowered, have a secure energy supply long term instead of importing it from OPEC, China, or Russia. The legislation we are talking about, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, these were signed in the early 1970s by a Republican, Richard Nixon. Republicans know how to do things ecologically soundly, as well.…”