Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to correct the Record regarding my vote on H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act. On final passage, I voted ``yes'' and I actually intended to vote ``no.'' H.R. 8 contains a number of provisions that would negatively impact the environment and undermine our Nation's ability to move away from fossil fuel. This legislation would undermine previously enacted initiatives to modernize America's energy infrastructure and increase our energy efficiency and capacity and would provide unnecessary handouts to the fossil fuel industry at a time when we should be focusing on expanding our Nation's clean, renewable energy portfolio. ____________________”