Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me this time. I thank Chairwoman Lowey and Ranking Member Granger for bringing these important measures to the floor. The Energy and Water division of this bill makes critical investments in energy and water systems to sustain life on Earth, to combat climate change, to build public water infrastructure, and to invest in nuclear security. I sincerely thank our ranking member, Mr. Simpson, who has been a truly constructive, able, and amiable partner in these efforts. I thank our subcommittee staff, these young, gifted, patriotic Americans who have worked so hard to put this bill together: Jaime Shimek, Angie Giancarlo, Scott McKee, Farouk Ophaso, Mark Arnone, Mike Brain, and Marcel Caldwell. Our bill rejects the President's short-sighted proposed cuts that would harm our Nation's interests for both today and tomorrow. Instead, our bill invests in the future to meet serious national priorities. Addressing the needs of the future both economically and environmentally requires that our Nation be at the forefront of global innovation. The Energy and Water division of this bill moves our Nation forward on that vital front. Further, American companies require advanced means to produce and ship goods efficiently in a highly competitive and uneven global marketplace. We seek to advantage them. Finally, ensuring water and electricity for millions of Americans seems fundamental, but there are weighty new challenges.…”