Political Quotes

“in reserving the right to object, I rise today to speak on the nomination of Richard L. Revesz to serve as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Mr. Revesz has repeatedly voiced support for the Clean Power Plan developed by the Obama administration. The Environmental Protection Agency designed that overreaching regulation to shut down the coal industry by shifting power generation away from reliable energy sources. The regulation was part of the Obama administration's War on Coal. That war devastated many communities in my State of West Virginia. This year, the Supreme Court held it was unlawful in the landmark case of West Virginia v. EPA. Mr. Revesz submitted an amicus brief in that case to oppose West Virginia's position and argue against the interpretation of the major questions doctrine that the Supreme Court ultimately adopted. Mr. Revesz's well-documented approach to regulation, including his support for the Clean Power Plan, demonstrates he is not the right person to get the administration's policies on a reasonable track; therefore, I object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The Senator from Michigan.”