Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I thank our able Chairwoman Nita Lowey and Ranking Member Kay Granger for leading our Appropriations Committee in doing the real work of America on a bipartisan basis. Our Energy and Water bill makes critical investments in energy and water systems to sustain life on Earth by combating climate change, advancing energy science to yield innovation, building water infrastructure and flood control systems, and investing in necessary nuclear security programs. First, I would like to thank our ranking member, Mr. Simpson, who has been a very constructive and able partner, and also thank our staff, including Jaime Shimek, Angie Giancarlo, Mark Arnone, Mike Brain, Marcel Caldwell, Scott McKee, Farouk Ophaso, and Matt Kaplan, for their hard work in putting this good bill together. This bill rejects the President's drastic and shortsighted proposed cuts that would harm our Nation's interests. Instead, our bill increases investments to meet serious national priorities in energy and water and, of course, nuclear security. Addressing the needs of the future, economically and environmentally, requires that our Nation be at the forefront of global innovation. Our bill moves our Nation forward on that front. Further, American companies require means to ship goods efficiently in a highly competitive global marketplace. Our bill helps them succeed. Finally, ensuring water and electricity for millions of Americans is fundamental.…”