Pete Sessions: “Yes, we would reduce the emissions of mercury since 1990 by 50 percent. Yes, President Bush proposed a very effective…”

“Yes, we would reduce the emissions of mercury since 1990 by 50 percent. Yes, President Bush proposed a very effective, sophisticated plan to further reduce those emissions by 75 percent--75 percent more. But there were problems with it. The courts found a problem with it. But instead of pursuing the matter in the fashion President Bush did, the new regulations call for this dramatic 90- percent reduction of mercury emissions, far more than we are able to do technologically and financially, I believe. That is why I salute Senator Inhofe for this resolution and I will support him. I thank the Chair, and I yield the floor.”