[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 189 (Tuesday, December 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2542]
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              ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF 2007

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                               speech of

                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2007

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, the energy bill before us today raises the 
bar and sets new, higher standards for us as a Nation and all I can say 
is ``It' s about time.''
  It's about time we raised CAFE standards to a level to be competitive 
with the rest of the world. Allowing these standards to fall behind is 
an embarrassment for a country that should be a role model for other 
countries in technology and efficiency.
  It's about time that we had a nationwide renewable energy standard. 
Renewable energy in some form is available in every corner of this 
Nation. We need to invest in it and make it work for us and for a 
cleaner future for our children. Setting a standard at 15 percent is a 
good start.
  And it's about time that we work toward making cleaner fuels for our 
automobiles. That's why I'm proud language is included in this bill 
that i authored with the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Bartlett, which 
sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the production 
and use of biofuels.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill and move our 
energy policy forward for our children and grandchildren. It's about 
time.

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