House Proceeding 06-26-09 on Jun 26th, 2009 :: 0:41:05 to 0:42:40
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Lois Capps: we've seen an example in spain. it's a colossal mistake there. a political and economic error. this could be the most colossal mistake ever made in the history of the united states congress. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time the gentleman from california. mr. waxman: madam speaker, i'm pleased at this point to yield to my good friend and colleague

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Speech By: Lois Capps
Bill: H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Rep. Capps speaks in support of bill, citing need to transition to clean tech.

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Lois Capps: from southern california, mrs. capps, one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from california is recognized for one minute. mrs. capps: madam speaker, i rise with great pride to support the american clean energy and security act. we built a record on energy and

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Lois Capps: climate policy that indicates now. america is ready. the world is watching. we must transition to clean energy economy and jobs so that we can create jobs, achieve energy independence and protect our planet. we have before us a powerful and thorough and effective bill. it includes a nationwide renewable electricity standard. it contains critical

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Lois Capps: investments in energy efficiency. it requires immediate significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that are harming the health of our people and our planet. the bill also makes substantial investments in domestic, international, natural resource and public health adaptations that are crucial to the continuing prosperity of our nation and our world.

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Lois Capps: madam speaker, to protect our health, to protect our economy, our national security and our planet, we must enact comprehensive climate legislation and we must enact it now. we cannot sit idly by. i hope others will join me in seizing this opportunity to transition our economy to a new