Paul Tonko actually said...

"I would say that it is probably more than some, and that these kinds of savings are achievable precisely because we have had a robust energy conservation standards program."

"The United States, for example, committed to reduce its emissions by 26 to 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025."

"But that takes Congress getting serious."

"If anyone thinks it is too difficult to achieve, they should say so and push for a different target."