Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, as I noted, the existing rule allows choice in each State. What works for California may or may not work for New Mexico or other States like New York, but that is why the Clean Air Act built in flexibility. We should allow California and those States that choose to follow their lead to continue to adopt stricter vehicle standards that work for them. I also want to make a point that car makers make business plans several years in the future. For Congress to come in and change the setting of what is happening--because right now 75 percent of vehicles sold with low emissions are being manufactured here in America--is creating culture wars that also hurt our industry workers. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to enter into the Record the September 13, 2023, letter from the United Auto Workers titled: ``UAW Urges to Vote NO on the So-Called Preserving Choice in the Vehicle Purchases Act.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from New Mexico? There was no objection. [From the UAW, September 13, 2023] UAW Urges to Vote No on the So-Called ``Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act'' [H.R. 1435] UAW opposes this bill because union workers are not political pawns for the culture war.…”