Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I include in the Record the following letters of support for H.R. 9. Dear Members of Congress, Congress will soon vote on legislation that would compel the Trump administration to honor and plan for meeting the United States' commitment under the Paris Agreement. We, the undersigned members of E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), strongly urge you to vote in support of this bill to ensure that we continue to focus on actions to protect our climate and grow our economy. E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment. Our members have founded or funded more than 2,500 companies, created more than 600,000 jobs, and manage more than $100 billion in venture and private equity capital. As business leaders, investors and professionals from every sector of the economy who live or do business in every state, we understand the enormous economic promise that can arise if the United States leads on this issue and stays a party to the Paris Agreement. Thanks in part to federal leadership, more than 3 million Americans now work in clean energy and vehicles jobs. These are residents of every state who go to work every day installing solar panels on homes and commercial buildings, manufacturing wind turbines, and making our homes, schools, vehicles and offices more efficient.…”