House Proceeding 05-12-09 on May 12th, 2009 :: 1:05:05 to 1:07:25
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Speech By: Earl Blumenauer

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Earl Blumenauer: and sadly we have seen the consequences. we have learned the dangers and added costs of trying to move after the fact, after a disaster or after some sort of natural catastrophe occurs, it's very expensive cleaning up after

1:05:23 to 1:05:44( Edit History Discussion )

Earl Blumenauer: katrina, after flooding, after wildfires as opposed to taking action to try and prevent it. we once again need to act as good stewards of the earth, protecting our children and grandchildren. we must remember that there will be great costs associated with dealing with impacts once they

1:05:45 to 1:06:06( Edit History Discussion )

Earl Blumenauer: have occurred. mr. speaker, mother nature doesn't do bailouts. we need to focus on the big picture. the economy is the task at hand. the next step to create millions

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Earl Blumenauer: of american jobs in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and modernization of a smart electric grid is going to make a difference now. clean energy can provide an engine to drive the nation out of a recession and sustain our economy for years to come.

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Earl Blumenauer: it is time for us to step forward investing seriously in ener innovation. we invest about .1 percent -- .1% of our annual energy bill in research. it's absolutely ludicrous to

1:06:51 to 1:07:11( Edit History Discussion )

Earl Blumenauer: have an area that to our economy and our way of life where we see costs escalating around the globe and that we have neglected to invest in ways to drive technological innovation.

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Earl Blumenauer: luckily as part of the economic recovery package and legislation that is working its way through the house and the senate, we will be addressing this issue of greater investment in innovation . i see i have been joined by my colleague from the great state of washington, congressman