Political Quotes

“I thank Chairwoman Lowey, Ranking Member Granger, and Vice Ranking Member Cole. Please let me add my thanks to Chair Lowey for her years of honorable, dedicated, and affable service to this committee and to our Nation and for her recognition of the full potential of the Energy and Water division. Truly, she will be missed. Without question, she has made her mark across our Nation and the world. She can draw great satisfaction from that. Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank my brother, Stephen, who is watching from a distance. Without his strength and courage, I would not be here today. This bill represents an overwhelming majority of our total discretionary appropriations, and with its passage, the House's completion of 10 appropriation bills. Mr. Speaker, I extend congratulations to Chairwoman Lowey and, of course, Ranking Member Kay Granger for this feat in the middle of a global pandemic. Mr. Speaker, I also have to thank the marvelous committee staff who have made this possible. I wish to say that the Energy and Water division captures the American spirit of ingenuity and independence in our enterprising Nation. Our bill lays the foundation for critical investments to combat climate change. It is poised to pass today as the most important funded climate change bill the 116th Congress will pass. {time} 1045 Truly, this bill will sustain life in America and address global imperatives. Our bill upgrades and strengthens our Nation's energy and water infrastructure.…”