Political Quotes

“Could I just interject for a moment? Because I enjoyed touring that exhibit with the gentleman from Maine by BMW, and it did strike several chords. One, to the point made by our colleague from California, we are already being foreclosed by certain market segments. Next year, there are three hybrid vehicles that consumers can choose from, all made in Japan. And they have a waiting list for them. People want them. They are in my colleague's district, in my district, and it is a little frustrating to see that. We have, however, American automakers who are meeting the standards, the higher standards in Europe. They are meeting the 40-mile-per-gallon fleet standard. They are having to contend with that. They are competing in the European market already. But they are somehow feeling that they cannot impose those higher standards here at home. And I find that a little frustrating. And I know that the gentleman's point is right. In the long run, to the extent to which we resist that, we are going to lose business, not just internationally but we are going to lose business here at home.”