On the recordJune 20, 2012
Madam President, I understand there is 1 minute remaining, so let me just clarify a couple things. First of all, several have made comments about the Clean Air Act. I was supportive of the Clean Air Act. It has done a great job, and I think that should be clarified. We have had three medical doctors testify as to the health implications on this. I would only say this: If we are truly concerned about what is happening, keep in mind what the Senator from Alaska, Ms. Murkowski, said. The maximum achievable control technology is not there. So if we vote against this amendment and they allow this rule to continue, we are effectively killing coal in America that has accounted for almost 50 percent of our industry. I thank the Chair. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from California.
