Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, just a point. The payback periods for many of these appliances are uneconomical. Republicans look long term. Republicans look toward quality and value for Americans. For example, the payback period for the Department of Energy's proposed clothes washer standard for a ventless electric combination washer and dryer is--are you ready for it?--46 years. Forty-six years for a washing machine that, if we are lucky, will last 15 years. Americans know they have to replace a lot of appliances over a period of time. Mr. Speaker, it is sort of a bittersweet moment for me because this may be the very last time I get to speak from the House floor, and it is an honor to be here to represent the Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee that I chair on this bill, but it has been an honor to work on so many other bills over time. I have enjoyed working with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Ranking Member Pallone has been a phenomenal ranking member for the Energy and Commerce Committee to work with. I have enjoyed it. There are so many others on the other side of the aisle, too many to name, but Representative Henry Cuellar is a good friend and Scott Peters. Albio Sires was a good friend of mine who is no longer in Congress. It has been an interesting ride for 14 years in the United States Congress.…”