Political Quotes

“For a number of years, Mr. Chairman--and to my colleagues, again, I thank the chairman and ranking member--I practiced energy law in the State of Texas. For a number of years, I worked with advocacy groups that were crying out for an energy policy in this Nation, one that would respect the assets that we've been blessed with in this country. Texas is blessed with a number of assets, particularly wind and solar, as it has fossil fuel, shale--opportunities to ensure that America remains independent in the quest for energy independence. My amendment recognizes the holistic approach to energy. In recognizing the various resources that our State has and many other States, it is a very, very small contribution, but an important contribution, for the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program. Whenever you speak to the multinationals, I will assure you that all of them have within their companies an emphasis or a section on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program. This is an essential office that invests in clean energy technologies, an office that is created to strengthen our economy and protect our environment. It works well simultaneously along with the other very important programs in the U.S. Department of Energy. Under H.R. 5325, this development program fosters research, providing to innovators the funds and resources they need to develop energy- efficient equipment that can be used at home, by the construction industry, and in the transportation market.…”