House Proceeding 06-26-09 on Jun 26th, 2009 :: 0:37:25 to 0:39:50
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Anna G. Eshoo: eshoo, who is a very important member for our committee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from california is recognized for one minute. ms. eshoo: i thank our very distinguished chairman. first, madam speaker, congratulations to you, and god speed. there may be no more critical issue facing our n than that of our energy future and the deerate need

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Speech By: Anna G. Eshoo
Bill: H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Rep. Eshoo speaks in support of the bill, and on the innovation on electric vehicles it will support.

0:37:46 to 0:38:06( Edit History Discussion )

Anna G. Eshoo: policies that will dramatically and forever change how we live and work in our country. our national security is irrevockably linked to it. -- irrevokeably linked to it. the future of our planet, the legacy of health and prosperity we all want to leave for our children cannot be assured without it. so it's time to take up this energy bill. in the season of days we are

0:38:07 to 0:38:27( Edit History Discussion )

Anna G. Eshoo: granted in this honorable institution, this is truly an historic moment. by passing this act, we're aranteeing an investment of $190 billion in new clean energy technologies and energy efficiency. creating jobs, spurring on new industries and fulfilling the

0:38:28 to 0:38:48( Edit History Discussion )

Anna G. Eshoo: desire of all americans that each of us in our own way can make this a better world. in my home district of silicon valley, dozens of burgeoning companies at the cutting edge of green and clean energy technology are poised for an explosion in innovation and healthy sustainable economic

0:38:49 to 0:39:09( Edit History Discussion )

Anna G. Eshoo: growth. can i have -- mr. waxman: i yield another 30 seconds. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recoized for 30 seconds. ms. eshoo: thank you. it's a particular pride for me to work on this act and to influence some of its outcome. i'm proud that my own bill, h.r. 1742, the electric vehicle infrastructure act which will allow state and local governments to apply for

0:39:10 to 0:39:30( Edit History Discussion )

Anna G. Eshoo: financial assistance for the deployment of regional infrastrtureo support the widespread use of electr vehicles is included. we are a hardworking people, madam speaker, who face the this act embodies these qualities, a vehicle for our willingness to work hard, to

0:39:31 to 0:39:50( Edit History Discussion )

Anna G. Eshoo: innovate, to imagine a better future and then to reach out and grasp it. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman's time has expired. the gentleman from oklahoma. mr. lucas: madam speaker, i yield to the gentleman from iowa, mr. king, one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from iowa recognized for one minute. mr. king: thank you, madam speaker.

0:39:35 to 0:41:04( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Steve King
Bill: H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Speaks against 'Cap and Tax' bill, citing failure in Spain.