Political Quotes

“I rise to offer a commonsense permitting reform amendment. There has been a lot of talk and promises about a supposed deal or fixing our Nation's broken permitting system, but we have yet to see any legislative text. My amendment delivers these reforms right now. Among these reforms are provisions that reduce delays and environmental reviews, generally to 2 years or less, while maintaining protections. Eliminating regulatory hurdles, which are now driving higher gasoline and energy costs, and implementing the one Federal decision--these are things Democrats say they will support eventually. Let's tackle inflation, permitting, and energy supply challenges right here tonight. Let's finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline now. Americans can't wait, and no one can build back better if we can't build anything at all. I urge my colleagues to vote yes on the amendment. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Delaware.”