Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 31, 2024
Why do we never hear about this? If it was the reverse, and driving your electric car was five times more expensive than driving your fuel combustion car, you can bet every fossil fuel company in America would be publicizing that.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions the lack of awareness about electric car costs compared to fuel-powered cars.

Share & report

More from Jeff Merkley

Jun 23, 2025

If the Republican reconciliation bill passes these drastic health care cuts into law, working class families across America risk going further into medical debt.

cnbc.com
Jun 19, 2025

It's long past time for Congress to reassert its constitutional role and prevent another disastrous conflict.

commondreams.org
Apr 4, 2025

Mr. President, throughout these 25 hours of debate, there has been one theme that no Member of this body should forget, that no American should forget because it is the heart of this bill. And what is the heart of the bill? Families lose…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-04
Jun 24, 2025

We will make sure the Byrd Rule is followed and review any changes Republicans attempt to make to the bill.

commondreams.org

Other voices in this conversation