Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, prohibiting funds for electric vehicles, electric chargers, and photovoltaic technology? Over the past 4 years, every Army and every Marine Corps uniformed officer who testified before our Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee has been crystal clear: electrification of combat and tactical vehicles has tremendous operating promise and value. That is what they, the experts, tell us. This capability is needed sooner rather than later. In every meeting I have had with military leaders on electrification, they talk about electric vehicle operational value, that this is a proven tactical capability that will make our ground forces more mobile, lethal, and survivable. This is about fighting and winning. This is not a climate issue. This is about giving our warfighters the best equipment. Mr. Chair, when you walk down the street, do you hear those electric cars? No, you don't. That is exactly why they want this. It is because they are quiet. They don't put out the heat signature of combustion engines. This isn't made up accidentally. This is the testimony from military leaders over the last 4 years, starting with the Trump administration and now continuing with the Biden administration. This is important. Our military leaders say they support electrification. It is not for climate change. It is about operational value for our warfighters.…”