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On the recordSeptember 20, 2024
I grew up with my father and my uncle having a used car business, and I know that because we still lease the business to another person who operates it today. They are still selling used cars. People will buy gas-powered cars, hybrids, and electric vehicles. There is nothing in here that mandates that they have to buy an electric vehicle. The bottom line is, if we don't continue to invest in American innovation and help auto manufacturers and look for various options, we are not going to be able to compete with China. If you pass this resolution, you are making it much, much more difficult for us to compete with China. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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