Political Quotes

“With that, then, Mr. Chairman, the arguments have been made. I urge rejection of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Quigley). The amendment was rejected. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. McKinley The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 5 printed in House Report 112 540. Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 6, redesignate subsection (d) as subsection (e). Page 8, after line 5, insert the following: (d) Consultation by Committee.--In carrying out this title, the Committee shall consult with the National Energy Technology Laboratory. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 691, the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. McKinley) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from West Virginia. Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Chairman, under this legislation, Congress creates a Transportation Fuels Regulatory Committee with the Secretary of Energy chairing the committee. {time} 1920 My amendment is simple. It will require the Secretary and the committee, during their deliberation, to consult and receive input from the National Energy Technology Laboratory.…”