Political Quotes

“I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman from Colorado for this wonderful discussion and debate that we've had here today. Madam Speaker, the bill we're discussing today does not weaken the Clean Air Act or the regulation of air pollution. It does not interfere with the EPA's longstanding authority to protect the environment. In fact, as I stated in the very beginning, it simply clarifies that the Clean Air Act was never designated, designed or shown to be for regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, we would be removing authority that the EPA has not had, should not have, and would not have because this Congress will not pass what is called cap-and-tax regulations. By gaining control of government spending and eliminating government regulations, the private sector believes that the Republican Congress can be here for the interests of not only the taxpayer but also to make sure that jobs and investment in this economy in the future are very bright. I applaud my colleagues for coming down to help debate this bill. I encourage a ``yes'' vote on the rule. The material previously referred to by Mr. Polis is as follows: An Amendment to H. Res. 203 Offered by Mr. Polis of Colorado At the end of the resolution, add the following new sections: Sec. 2. Immediately upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S.…”