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Bill Flores

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Bill Flores is a former U.S. Representative from Texas, serving in the House from 2011 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Texas's 17th congressional district. During his tenure, Flores focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, energy policy, and veterans' affairs. He was known for his commitment to conservative principles and played a role in various legislative initiatives during his time in office. After deciding not to seek re-election in 2020, he concluded his congressional career and has since been involved in various business ventures and community activities.

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Feb 26, 2019

We have to educate the workforce; but, two, you have got to make sure there is a job for that workforce to go to after you have educated them.

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Feb 26, 2019

If we are serious about the threats of climate change, we need to accelerate the deployment of more emissions-free next-generation nuclear power.

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Feb 26, 2019

Efficiency is a critical part of an emissions control strategy.

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Feb 26, 2019

I totally agree with you on both points. That is great. It seems that we could and should do both, so we are creating the right environment where companies can have the confidence to invest in new jobs, in new projects, and invest in their…

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Feb 26, 2019

if we are serious about the threats of climate change, we need to accelerate the deployment of more emissions-free next-generation nuclear power.

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Feb 26, 2019

And as a fellow Texan, and a former member of the oil and gas industry, I am pleased for my colleagues to hear your perceptions about our industry and to dispel some of the myths about our industry, and also to talk about the great…

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Feb 26, 2019

we are not following regular order with today's hearing.

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Feb 26, 2019

Some of the testimony today, I think, has been somewhat inflammatory and a little bit reckless, particularly economically reckless.

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Feb 26, 2019

Yes. Efficiency is a critical part of an emissions control strategy.

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Feb 26, 2019

$850 in southeast Missouri is not crumbs. To some politicians in San Francisco, California, it is crumbs.

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Feb 5, 2019

I do agree that, as we have future hearings on this subject, we need to consider the gnarly environmental footprint that some storage technologies have.

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Feb 5, 2019

I think we get it through thoughtful use of technology.

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Feb 5, 2019

We, on the other hand, have been leaders in this.

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Feb 5, 2019

The question is, how do we deal with it?

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Feb 5, 2019

You have got to be careful how you do this.

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Feb 5, 2019

If we are really serious about climate change, we need to get serious about the role of nuclear power.

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Dec 11, 2018

I continue to reserve the balance of my time until my other colleagues arrive.

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Dec 10, 2018

The reason our downstream partners want to sell more of the product is because of the value proposition because of the combination of the RFS and the tax credit, and I would like to see a time and place where we no longer need those…

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Sep 4, 2018

I thank you, Mr. Chair, and I appreciate, Mr. Dorsey, you showing up to help us today.

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Jul 24, 2018

I think that America needs to be a world leader when it comes to producing efficient vehicles and also having the fuel system that will properly power those as we move forward.

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Jul 16, 2018

We have helped auction off spectrum for 5G deployment; we have streamlined the permitting processes.

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Jun 21, 2018

Do any of you think the EPA can fix this on its own administratively or do you think that it is going to require a statutory initiative?

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May 21, 2018

The draft legislation sponsored by Representative Flores is a positive step in the right direction...

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May 21, 2018

Congressman Flores' discussion draft will spur innovation by providing a solution to advanced nuclear fuel needs.

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May 21, 2018

Nuclear power is the ultimate admissions-free, green-power source, particularly when it comes to the generation of baseload electricity.

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