this represents, in total, the largest single investment in the clean energy revolution

climate change is real, it is happening.

the Biden Administration has made once-in-a-generation investments in our grid, in technology, in reshoring manufacturing

We also passed legislation to address the manufacturing and science needs of this country through the CHIPS Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

I want to just take a moment here at the beginning to note that we attempted to invite several witnesses on our side of the aisle, but because of the behavior of some of the Members who are not present here this morning towards witnesses…

Addressing climate change, the integrity of our ecosystems, and the ability of our communities to use our natural resources in a sustainable manner is, of course, the work of this Committee.

After I left the hearing, some of my majority colleagues mischaracterized my words by claiming that the minority-invited witness was unwilling to answer questions.

I just ask my colleagues, and although Mr. Chairman is always very kind, he has his southern manners, to show proper respect to our witnesses who travel at great length and personal expense, including the Administration witnesses who come…

I hate these kinds of discourses because they mislead the American people.

It is not a partisan attack on the environment or our public lands, but an accounting system for making fair and appropriate decisions.

Last Congress, we passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the most significant climate bill to ever pass.

It is our body, it is our right, and I will not yield. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman's time has expired. The gentlewoman is no longer recognized. Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair. ____________________