Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Press Release: Texans in the House outline concerns with Bush Budget
For Immediate Release:
November 16, 2005
From Chet Edwards (D-TX)
From Joe Bardon, (R-TX)
Representatives Chet Edwards (D-TX) and Joe Barton (R-TX) expressed their strong concern regarding several options in the Bush Administration budget. “We need to make sure that Texas remain the strongest state in the nation, and we are confident President Bush understands our commitment to the Lone Star state’s interests. Specifically, the two congressman have announced a commitment to the Space Program and to Renewable Energy.
Commitment to Space Exploration: Since 1961, the United States of America has been the world’s champion of space exploration, beginning with President Kennedy’s dramatic call to place a man on the moon because “whatever mankind must undertake, free men must fully share.” In the wake of the Columbia disaster in 2003, President Bush pledged: “Mankind is led into the darkness beyond our world by the inspiration of discovery and the longing to understand. Our journey into space will go on.” In 2004, he declared that the space program had “expanded human knowledge,” “revolutionized our understanding of the universe,” and “produced technological advances that have benefited all of humanity.” Our space program has produced spinoff technologies ranging from plastics to computers that has made America the world’s leader in advanced technology. “These technologies have a home in Texas, and it is our job to keep them there.” Says Rep. Chet Edwards. This administration’s budget effectively shuts down the American space program, ending a 45 year-long commitment and abdicating our leadership role to China and Europe.
Increasing our Dependence on Foreign Oil: By eliminating funds for alternative-energy and conservation programs, the administration increases our dangerous dependence on foreign oil and abandons efforts to bolster our national security through the development of secure domestic energy sources. Texas has a long standing history of Renewable Energy, and specifically in the state Renewable Portfolio Standards has been a signal to the industry that it is a viable industry. Texas has captured a tremendous amount of the Wind Energy Industry, and it is vital to our national security interests to keep it strong.
This meeting of the minds across the isle signals that the these two representatives wish that their state’s interest are not sacrificed on the altar of ideology. “There are several areas in which Congressman Edwards and I disagree on, but our first concern is for Texas.” says Barton. “Texan values transcend partisan politics” he added.
November 16, 2005
From Chet Edwards (D-TX)
From Joe Bardon, (R-TX)
Representatives Chet Edwards (D-TX) and Joe Barton (R-TX) expressed their strong concern regarding several options in the Bush Administration budget. “We need to make sure that Texas remain the strongest state in the nation, and we are confident President Bush understands our commitment to the Lone Star state’s interests. Specifically, the two congressman have announced a commitment to the Space Program and to Renewable Energy.
Commitment to Space Exploration: Since 1961, the United States of America has been the world’s champion of space exploration, beginning with President Kennedy’s dramatic call to place a man on the moon because “whatever mankind must undertake, free men must fully share.” In the wake of the Columbia disaster in 2003, President Bush pledged: “Mankind is led into the darkness beyond our world by the inspiration of discovery and the longing to understand. Our journey into space will go on.” In 2004, he declared that the space program had “expanded human knowledge,” “revolutionized our understanding of the universe,” and “produced technological advances that have benefited all of humanity.” Our space program has produced spinoff technologies ranging from plastics to computers that has made America the world’s leader in advanced technology. “These technologies have a home in Texas, and it is our job to keep them there.” Says Rep. Chet Edwards. This administration’s budget effectively shuts down the American space program, ending a 45 year-long commitment and abdicating our leadership role to China and Europe.
Increasing our Dependence on Foreign Oil: By eliminating funds for alternative-energy and conservation programs, the administration increases our dangerous dependence on foreign oil and abandons efforts to bolster our national security through the development of secure domestic energy sources. Texas has a long standing history of Renewable Energy, and specifically in the state Renewable Portfolio Standards has been a signal to the industry that it is a viable industry. Texas has captured a tremendous amount of the Wind Energy Industry, and it is vital to our national security interests to keep it strong.
This meeting of the minds across the isle signals that the these two representatives wish that their state’s interest are not sacrificed on the altar of ideology. “There are several areas in which Congressman Edwards and I disagree on, but our first concern is for Texas.” says Barton. “Texan values transcend partisan politics” he added.
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