Arlen Specter: “I think this bill gives the lifeline to coal to become an energy source in the future.”

I cannot applaud Rutland enough, because we had a similar hearing a few years ago when Senator Arlen Specter and I were here, and that shaped a number of federal programs for the better because of what we heard from you.

The reason we serve is to ensure our children and our children's children inherit the same great country that we received from those who went before us.

We are trying to make sure that we have maximum impact in the places that could use the money the most.

Senator Specter cited just one. It was his vote against confirming Jeff Sessions as a Federal judge.