Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following new section: SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act may not go into effect until the Administrator certifies that implementation of this Act will not cause or result in an increase of emissions of air pollutants that adversely affect public health, including by increasing incidents of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses and deaths, such as cases of heart attacks, asthma attacks, and bronchitis. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 640, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Veasey) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.”