Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, H.R. 21 is about strengthening the SPR by requiring any nonemergency use to be accompanied by a plan to produce American oil resources. This amendment undermines the purpose of the bill. It seeks to erect limits for the sake of expanding renewable energy projects on Federal lands. Yet, these very same renewable projects--such as weather- dependent wind and solar--must have natural gas backup and other firm energy to assure reliability. This amendment not only undermines the energy security purpose of this bill, it would help intensify the reliability crisis that is growing worse and worse all across the United States. It is time to get serious about energy security and affordable, reliable energy. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Takano). The amendment was rejected. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Castro of Texas”