Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 40th anniversary of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, or EESI. For four decades, EESI has provided valuable educational opportunities, policy analysis, and support to Congress and so many others all around the country. EESI was founded as a caucus in Congress by a bipartisan group of Members, including Dick Ottinger from the great State of New York in 1975. In the 1980s, it became an independent nonprofit focused on educating Members and staff, convening stakeholders, and advancing science-based solutions for climate, energy, and environmental challenges. Many Members attended their annual Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo, which brings cutting-edge energy companies to the Hill to show off the latest innovations. Over the years, I have been proud to collaborate with EESI so many times, and I truly value their work. To EESI's staff and supporters, I congratulate them on this 40th anniversary, and I wish them many more years of being such an important partner to Members of Congress, moving upward and onward with additional innovation through the years. ____________________”