House Proceeding 06-26-09 on Jun 26th, 2009 :: 1:32:05 to 1:33:35
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1:32:04 to 1:32:24( Edit History Discussion )

Jerry McNerney: 3/4 minutes. 36 3/4, 36 1/2. mr. waxman: i'd like to yield to the gentleman from california, mr. mcnerney, for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california is recognized for one minute. mr. mcnerney: madam speaker, i rise in support of the american clean energy and security act. i'd also like to thank chairman waxman and chairman markey for their leadership on this issue.

1:32:05 to 1:33:35( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Jerry McNerney

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Jerry McNerney: before i came to congress i developed new energy technologies, and i've seen firsthand these industries develop by leaps and bounds the economic benefits of the american clean arge and security act will be profound. the bill will create jobs across the country in fields as divess as cotruction,

1:32:46 to 1:33:08( Edit History Discussion )

Jerry McNerney: engineering, education and others. these jobs will lay the foundation for long-term prosperity. e american clean energy and security act is also a serious commitment to combating climate change. it's long past time for our country to lead in addressing this threat. fuel emissions will be cleaner, healthie air for our children and our grandchildren.

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Jerry McNerney: i'm also proud that the legislation includes key provisions that i wrote, including language that will spur the development of a more efficient electrical grid and provide funding for clean energy job traing. i also encourage that during the conference committee process the opportunity is seized to strengthen the renewable energy standard.

1:33:31 to 1:33:36( Edit History Discussion )

Jerry McNerney: this wilhelp ensure that the new energy project created by this bill will utilize