the Democrats control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency. You all can force a restructuring of fossil fuel economies

Yes, there are disparities in utility costs for households across the Nation.

at church on Sunday we had a prayer that asked God to enlighten all who inflict darkness on others

No wonder Beijing thinks America is in decline.

Thank you, Chairman Tonko.

And the cruel irony of all this is, as America dismantles its fossil fuel economy, the rest of the world is expanding its use of coal, natural gas, and oil and emitting greenhouse gases at an alarmingly increasing rate.

How can our natural resources be worthy enough to supply the other countries and the rest of the world but not good enough for us right here at home?

Look, in my opening statement, Paul, I discussed the increase in poverty and injustice as we--as the Democrats do away with fossil fuels by the year 2035.

So maybe it is time, Mr. Chairman, that the men and women of Government lose their sanctimonious attitude and walk in the shoes of these families who are about to experience poverty, all in this guise of justice.

This misguided congressional pursuit of environmental justice will no doubt create poverty causing shame, powerlessness, hopelessness, and humiliation to hard working Americans.

Hurting working families is not a 'justice' that any of us should embrace.