REP Praises Bipartisan Climate Framework

December 10, 2009

The bipartisan legislative framework released today is a useful step forward for passing a climate change bill that would reduce pollution, strengthen energy security, and spur economic growth, Republicans for Environmental Protection, a national grassroots organization, said.

"We applaud the hard work of Senators Graham, Lieberman, and Kerry in producing the legislative framework. We especially thank Senator Graham for his strong leadership. He is showing his Republican colleagues that balanced climate legislation is the best possible path towards a cleaner environment, stronger economy, and greater security," said David Jenkins, REP vice president for government and political affairs. "That outcome would be consistent with the stewardship ethic of true conservatism."

"As Senator Graham pointed out, America should have the cleanest air and purest water. The framework points the way to a bill that would provide the regulatory certainty that business leaders are requesting in order to invest in the low-carbon energy technologies of tomorrow," said Jim DiPeso, REP vice president for policy and communications. "The framework is a good step forward. We call on senators from both sides of the aisle to work together in good faith to finish the job and pass a balanced, effective climate bill no later than next spring."

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