Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) for yielding. The transportation sector is the largest source of climate pollution in our United States and also a major emitter of other dangerous pollutants. It should not surprise anyone that EPA has finalized a rule to fulfill its obligation to protect Americans from harmful air pollution. Unfortunately, this resolution will nullify a rule that, by all analyses, will save lives, save Americans money, and bolster our domestic manufacturing. It is, indeed, expected to result in up to $99 billion in net benefits annually, including major consumer savings on reduced fuel costs and vehicle maintenance that can range up to $6,000 over the life of a vehicle. Madam Speaker, just the other night, I attended the annual gathering of the Alliance to Save Energy as they recognized heroes in our communities who have moved forward with innovation and efforts to clean the environment and to make the air we breathe more safe. It was interesting to watch these innovators, these start-up agents, members from the business and industrial communities, all talking about progress, significant progress that has been made simply by responding to demands for a safer and cleaner environment. It is why this rule has worked in conjunction with the industry and the union workers, to make certain that there is a rule that can indeed be responded to.…”