Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, even during these challenging times, most Americans recognize that when they get home, they find a habitable place and the lights come on with the flip of a switch. But preserving future American energy independence and energy efficiency is a greater challenge. The climate crisis that we confront today is not just about endangered polar bears and Antarctic ice sheets that are melting and will submerge our coastal areas; it is here and now with our erratic weather, with our soaring temperatures, and with blazing wildfires across the country. Energy- efficient technology shouldn't be the ``alternative,'' it should be the regular standard. Now, while my home State of Texas is the national leader in greenhouse gas pollution and in climate deniers, it is also the home to really significant growth in wind power, the leading State in the country, and a growing source of solar power. Investments in clean energy protect taxpayer investments and promote public health and safety. These investments ensure America is leading on the road to clean energy, not being run over by it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.”