Bill Johnson

Congress should focus on policies that encourage research and development of all sources of energy.

In reality, it would dump tens of trillions of federal dollars into new programs and mandates... that will increase energy costs, raise taxes, eliminate jobs.

The Green New Deal has 93 cosponsors... a $93 trillion proposal that has been hailed on the left as a massive transformation of our society.

How can we have a discussion, a serious discussion about climate change... without addressing the primary plank... the Green New Deal?

Innovation is the cornerstone of America. It is what we do best.

Keeping your word as a public official is more important than taking a stand or being 'right' on an issue.

Arizona is part of the solution to America's nuclear fuel imbalance, and we should prepare to play a constructive role.

I continue to view such activities as posing no credible threat of environmental harm to either the Grand Canyon National Park or the Colorado River that flows through it.

If I had even the slightest indication that mining would affect the Canyon or the health of the people I represent, I would be adamantly opposed to it.

Fundamentally, it is a direct attempt to undo the commitment given in 1984 to the people of Arizona.

Public service is a noble calling. After nearly 23 years of service, the one thing upon which I pride myself more than anything else is keeping my word, honoring the commitments which others and I have made to the people of Arizona.

If there weren't significant mining deposits in the area, Rep. Grijalva wouldn't have introduced a form of this bill every year since 2008.

I appreciate the opportunity to move past the, quote, 'free health care' tagline and talk about the actual reality of implementing Medicare for All.

I share the concerns about asbestos. I don't think there is any question about the health implications of asbestos.

I also think the proposal to continue the tax relief provided by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a wise policy.

I appreciate that this budget addresses a mounting problem of unsustainable debt that we are facing in our country.

DOE's work on efficiency standards is important. There is a benefit to these programs, but it is crucial that the process is fair and transparent.

I worry that these standards could have a disproportionally adverse impact on low-income households as the costs of appliances go up.

They have seen real benefits from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The people I represent in eastern and southeastern Ohio are, by and large, hardworking members of the middle class.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate it, and congratulations on your gavel. I look forward to working with you this session.

In fact, we had the director of CBO here just in the last couple weeks testified, and I asked him the question: How much is the deficit and the deficit that has resulted from the Trump taxes? He couldn't give us a number.

Today is the culmination of months of tireless work driven by heartbreaking stories of people whose lives were destroyed by opioid addiction, and, just as importantly, the powerful stories of hope and recovery. I am grateful for the hard…

I think you guys need to look at an outside entity of some sort to help you bounce off ideas of how to address this stuff before legal or market forces drive you to a place that you're not going to want to go.

An accurate map is the starting point for solving this problem.