"This committee has worked together on a bipartisan basis on numerous occasions to advance legislation that furthers our national security interests."
"We must take decisive action to protect our citizens from foreign threats."
"Republicans' opposition to EVs is an attack, in my opinion, on innovation, public health, and lower energy bills for American drivers."
"I am committed to defending States' authority to protect the health of their citizens and the environment from dangerous air pollution."
"I reject this approach and am instead committed to clean-vehicle affordability and consumer choice."
"Unfortunately, the bills before us today are a step in the wrong direction. And for that reason, I oppose."
"the transportation sector is currently the largest source of climate pollution in the United States."
"Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular every day, and these tax credits are making them even more affordable for American families."
"Instead, they are deliberately misleading Americans about EVs and EPA proposals in order to do the bidding of Big Oil corporations."
"If House Republicans are really interested in driving affordability, they should join us in supporting policies that will continue to promote innovation in our clean transportation sector, not undermi..."
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