[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 5942]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING EARTH DAY

  (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate Earth Day. Since its 
inception following the tragic oil spill off Santa Barbara, Earth Day 
has become a call to action on behalf of the environment.
  As one who represents this coastline, one of the most beautiful and 
sensitive areas in America, I know that every day is Earth Day. But the 
important thing about this year's celebration is that it marks a 
turning point for our Nation. Under Democratic leadership our country 
is finally poised to begin addressing our longstanding energy issues.
  Through the Recovery Act, for example, we've launched a clean energy 
economy that's creating millions of jobs, reducing our dependence on 
dirty energy sources, and, through efficiencies, lowering energy costs 
for American families and businesses.
  Now is the time to seize the unprecedented opportunity before us. The 
clean energy legislation we've passed in this Chamber will be the 
legacy we leave for our children and our grandchildren. To protect them 
and all who come after us, we must continue making these smart 
investments and meet the challenges of the 21st century.

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