Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 7685, the Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies, or the IMPACT Act. Today, much of the world is reliant on cement and concrete produced in China, which has the world's largest cement industry. It should go without saying that it is deeply troubling to be at the whims of the Chinese Communist Party when it comes to materials that are critical to our national defense and economic security. Besides that, this dependence comes with severe negative environmental impacts. China's greenhouse gas emissions exceed all of the developed nations in the world combined. In fact, U.S. industrial manufacturing is nearly 28 percent cleaner than our competitors, including China. If we want a cleaner, healthier environment on top of global security, U.S. leadership in this industry is an absolute must. The IMPACT Act ensures that leadership in the cement, concrete, and asphalt industry. It will increase the competitiveness of the United States while also achieving significant reductions in emissions from manufacturing processes. Specifically, this bill supports the research and development of innovative technologies, primarily at the Department of Energy.…”