"How this is a responsible use of their tax dollars; or What is so unique about the EV sector that fosters the unfounded belief that central planning will work this time when every previous attempt has failed?"
"the investments and overarching focus on reducing emissions through H.R. 2 are exactly the bold steps that climate change and the opportunity for jobs and new industries demand."
"This is not about whether we need either private voluntary reductions or government measures. This is an all-hands-on-deck situation."
"Today's hearing marks an important step on the path to a more sustainable transportation future."
"durable climate policy must be made by Congress."
"Dear Chairman DeFazio and Ranking Member Graves"
"Failure to protect assets and to invest in emissions reductions will have real financial consequences to businesses and transportation agencies both now and in the long run."
"I have looked into hydrogen. We have got a number of very difficult problems."
"I think this is possible with good Government policy."
"Electrifying transportation is critical to helping the United States compete for investment, advance technological innovation, grow our economy and address climate change."
"you only need to talk to Chairman DeFazio, who for years made it his personal mission to put together the millions of Federal, State, and local dollars needed to save the Coos Bay line."