Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this amendment would strike a four-tenths- of-a-cent-per-gallon fee on Big Oil refiners that helps pay for the cleanup of toxic waste spills, especially important to our low-income, historically disadvantaged communities. One expert analysis found that our bill is going to decrease the average household's energy costs by $500 per year. So, for many consumers, the Superfund fee would be less than $10 a year, a fraction of the savings from our bill. I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. Vote on Amendment No. 5301 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”