Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I want to thank Chairman Engel and the leadership, Chairman Pallone, for working with me to advance this important issue. I want to, further, thank my colleagues who have cosponsored this amendment and are similarly dedicated to advancing environmental justice: Congress Members McEachin, Omar, Jayapal, Pressley, Carbajal, Cisneros, and Moore. Finally, I want to thank many other groups in my district that continue to advocate day in and day out for environmental justice, a strong and diverse coalition that I am proud to represent. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1630 Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Chair, let me first say, like everyone in this Chamber, I support human rights and climate justice, but this amendment really does nothing to reduce our emissions. We should debate bipartisan solutions, such as boosting research, advancing technologies, and promoting innovation. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Espaillat). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”