Political Quotes

“I truly appreciated the Speaker Emerita is leading us to think about the why and to think about the children, to think about the children and their health. We must remember that Democrats are not against consumer choices, but what we are for is consumer safety. Should we allow consumers to choose leaded gas once again? No. Because we know what it does to our children's lungs. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record a July 25, 2023, letter from the American Lung Association opposing H.R. 1435. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Flood). Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from New Mexico? There was no objection. American Lung Association, Chicago, IL, July 27, 2023. Hon. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair, Hon. Frank Pallone, Ranking Member, Committee on Energy & Commerce, House of Representatives. Dear Chair McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone: The American Lung Association strongly supports the Clean Air Act and the success the landmark law has achieved over its fifty plus years. The air we breathe is much cleaner today than it was before Congress came together to pass this bipartisan law. The transportation sector is a major contributor to air pollution. The nation must continue to use the tools of the Clean Air Act to further transition the sector to cleaner, healthier vehicles--not see those tools blocked, weakened or delayed.…”