Political Quotes

“In closing, in a little while this afternoon, we will have a series of votes on amendments to the Energy Policy Modernization Act, and we will have a final vote for passage of the bill. I believe and it is certainly my hope that the broad package will pass. I think it has been far too long since Congress passed a comprehensive energy bill. It is time for us to work together to pass this important piece of legislation to improve our Nation's energy policies and to help grow our economy. I believe there is support in the other Chamber, in the House, to take up this energy package and hopefully to pass it this year because it will improve our economy, it will improve our national security, and it will improve our environment. This is legislation we should all get behind. Again, I thank my colleague Senator Portman and applaud Senators Cantwell and Murkowski for all of the work they have done to bring this legislation to the floor. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time? The Senator from New Mexico.”