Political Quotes

“In closing, during the conversation that was taking place just a second ago, a comment was made that said it actually saves the industry money. I got have got to step back and think, how is that possible? Because if it was saving the industry money they wouldn't oppose it. If it is saving money, who would oppose it? I haven't met a regulation ever from a small business owner--which is the only reason why I am here, because of the job-killing regulations that come out of this place constantly--that has ever saved me any money. What we are talking about are real jobs that affect real people's lives. This Congress always talks about job creation and creating job packages. We want to brag about how many jobs we have created. This body doesn't create jobs. We are supposed to create an environment in which job creators can create a job, and we are saying this one will kill jobs. So why would we support this? It doesn't make any sense to me. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Chair, we know for a fact that methane leaks contribute to ground level ozone pollution. We know that that is harmful to human beings. We do know that reducing leaks improves the bottom line for the oil and gas companies. So I oppose this amendment. And I want to stand with common sense to do everything possible to keep these leaks from happening in the future. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR.…”