Political Quotes

“I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak against the Republican approach with these amendments. It is a different world that we are operating in, in terms of climate change, in terms of the facts. I bring you greetings from a community that suffered a 116-degree temperature in June. But I guess we can understand their being confused. These are the same people who thought the rioters that attacked the Capitol were a group of peaceful tourists. They are in an alternative universe. Who are the groups and organizations that support this approach? Not the engineers, not the truckers, not local government, not State government, not environmentalists, not the bicyclists. There is a wide array of interest groups that understand that this is the future. This is an opportunity for us to actually compete with China. I was there 12 years ago and watched them weaponize our research, leaping ahead in solar, wind, and electric vehicles. That is the future that China has unless we reclaim it. This visionary legislation, offered by the gentleman from Oregon and his committee, helps us get back in the game. It is one that we can't afford to lose. This approach will do it, and I applaud him for his leadership in allowing us to move forward.”