Political Quotes

“Thank you so much for your insights and your experience in this very important industry of coal and all of the things that it supports and that support it. I think that an appropriate way to sort of wrap this discussion up is to remind folks that while we are advocates for domestic energy development, American energy production that creates a competitive global advantage in all areas, we are also good stewards of the environment. Let me just close with this. These counties in North Dakota that have seven power plants burning coal, all got A ratings from the American Lung Association. And I believe that the same God that created the beauty and splendor of the oceans and the mountains and the prairies and the topsoil, put the minerals underneath it, and we ought to use all of them for our benefit. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to address their remarks to the Chair and not to others in the second person. ____________________”