Political Quotes

“To quote Ronald Reagan: ``Preservation of our environment is not a liberal or conservative challenge; it's common sense.'' Yet, this week, my Republican colleagues continued the trend of pushing through bills that deeply undermine critical environmental protections. H.R. 806, the ``Smoggy Skies Act,'' is an attack on the Clean Air Act that will lift protections against harmful pollutants that put the health of our communities at risk. Republicans also made it clear that they are prioritizing dangerous pipelines while shirking environmental review processes. But despite their efforts, we are looking ahead and putting forward a bold vision for protecting our environment and our economic future. I am proud to introduce, with Congressmen Polis, Grijalva, and Huffman, the 100 by `50 Act, which aims to bring the United States to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet, our economy, our children, and our communities, and our bill lays out a bold roadmap for ensuring that we transition to a clean and renewable energy economy while prioritizing good jobs for workers and investments in our communities. This is the time to be bold. ____________________”