Paul Tonko

I want to make sure the record is clear about President Biden's policies in mandating a rush to clean energy.

I believe in American ingenuity. We have the best researchers, entrepreneurs, and skilled workforce in the world.

It is just amazing to me that they can target these vulnerable populations for the purpose of financial benefit.

The data brokerage industry's practices are deeply intrusive.

What is troubling is hearing some of our Republican colleagues sow confusion and fear that fosters distrust in science.

President Biden and congressional Democrats have consistently acted to provide adequate resources for pandemic recovery.

Federal health agencies are on the front lines when it comes to public health crises like that of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I've continued to advocate for strong scientific integrity standards and protections at our Federal agencies through my Scientific Integrity Act.

It is concerning that we have seen a few unfortunate instances where political officials intervened with NOAA's scientific authority.

As an engineer, I've always looked to science to inform the work that I do and to shape our choices as policymakers and public servants.

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

I choose not to speak in opposition to the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

It is clear our country is on the--is called upon to meet the challenges of an innovation economy, to win a global race in that innovation economy.

What we do today will determine whether we are still leaders on the global stage tomorrow.

The U.S. R&D ecosystem is directly responsible for the security and prosperity that Americans enjoy today.

I believe Congress should consider other methods for meeting our critical mineral demands, including investing in R&D.

That is why we should be celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act's nearly $370 billion in clean energy and climate investments.

We need our national energy policy to have vision, and that vision cannot solely be how to further enrich oil and gas companies, which are raking in record profits.

I strongly support this committee's efforts to examine and legislate ways to enhance our long-term energy security, affordability, and sustainability for the American people.

The American people should know more about the work that has been done to make our country less reliant on economically volatile and polluting industries.

Creating loopholes in our Nation's environmental laws for the benefit of polluting industries will not improve our long-term national energy security.

I have had the privilege of working with the two previous Republican leaders of the subcommittee...

I thank you for the hard work, the passion, and the success that we have all enjoyed.

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