"opening statement"
"Americans deserve to have the choice to decide what mode of transportation suits them best."
"That is a decision that belongs in this committee, the Energy and Commerce Committee."
"Since when is the United States of America following China's lead?"
"All Americans deserve the freedom to choose what car they drive..."
"Congress never directed California to dictate America's vehicle emissions and also did not authorize the EPA to force vehicles that the agency does not like off the road."
"For many Americans, this is pushing them toward vehicles that they cannot afford and into vehicles that don't make sense, especially for rural Americans like those in my district."
"It is not China. China continues to increase their carbon emissions."
"Ultimately, this forced EV transition will disproportionately burden working-class Americans."
"I want to make sure that, whatever the FCC does, my constituents in rural eastern Ohio are not left out"
"Regulatory certainty is something that would help to ensure that U.S. maintains its lead in this critical sector."