[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16793]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF THE NORTHEAST OHIO SIERRA CLUB

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 26, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Northeast Ohio Sierra Club and applaud their efforts to raise awareness 
about the dangers of coal and its contributions to global warming. As 
the nation takes strides towards more environmentally sound ways of 
producing energy, it is important that we recognize the danger of 
trading one harmful fuel for another. If we hope to have a stable 
climate, we must refrain from the use of strong and toxic pollutants 
like coal.
  Americans are known for their determination and innovation when faced 
with a challenge. Let us rely on these qualities in our transition to 
cleaner energy, rather than choosing an easy way out represented by 
coal. The health of our children and our planet is too big of a price 
to pay for our continued dependence on coal.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the 
efforts that the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club has taken in raising 
awareness of the dangers of coal. As the nation works towards cleaner 
energy policies, organizations such as the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club 
are working tirelessly to keep the American public accurately informed 
on energy issues.

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