E. P. A. s rulemaking process. Powerful regulatory laws must be jew did i schussly administered and only judiciously administered and only congress and not the e. P. A. Should decide such consequential changes for our energy supply, our economy, and our people. Anything less, i think, is unacceptable and could very well yield significant negative consequences for a wide variety of American Families and our businesses. With that, madam president , i thank you for your attention and the opportunity to discuss a very important issue around the country. With that, i yield the floor. Mr. Portman madam president . The presiding officer the senator from ohio. Mr. Portman first id like to commend my colleague from alaska, who is the Ranking Member on the energy committee, for her hard work. She did mention the Energy Efficiency bill, that she strongly supports, and that is a more logical way to get at some of these issues. Madam president , id like to follow on to my conversation i was having
Thankful for new mercies. Were invigorated by your love, patience and grace. We praise you even for the trials that draw us closer to you. Help our lawmakers to remember that without you they will labor in vain. As they seek to serve you today, give them your peace. O god, receive honor, glory, praise, and thanksgiving from our mortal lips, for you are worthy. And, lord, comfort the families of the five american soldiers killed in afghanistan. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Reid mr. President . The president pro tempore the majority leader. Mr. Reid i move to proceed to calendar number 409, s. 2432, which is the warren affordability act. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk motion to proceed to the