Political Quotes

“I talked to you about the true cost of the rule. Given the true cost of the proposed rule, it will put mines out of business, which is really the intent of this rulemaking by the MSHA. The absurdity of this cost estimate necessitates that MSHA stop its rulemaking process until it gets it right. This amendment would do this and prevent MSHA's assault on American mining. The gentlewoman, my colleague, says it is about workers' lives. It is also about their livelihoods, which are going to be taken from them. People in America have the right to make a choice. They have a right to make a choice, and when faced with the facts, the fact is that this rulemaking underestimates the cost vastly and is intended to put mines out of business--put mines out of business. We don't mine much coal in America anymore. I come from Pennsylvania. It used to be a great coal mining State, but not only is that happening, the opposition--my friends on the other side of the aisle--is demanding everybody electrify their lives, electric vehicles only. That is what is coming. They are shutting down copper mines in the United States of America. When was the last time a new mine opened up? They are not going to allow it, Mr. Chairman. They are not going to allow it, which is why this amendment is necessary. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I continue to oppose this amendment.…”