Rep. Capito: President's Climate Deal Will Damage American Economy

Statement

U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on President Obama's climate agreement with China:

"President Obama's climate deal with China would force the United States to compete in the global economy with one arm tied behind our backs. While our coal plants close, our utility bills skyrocket, and our manufacturing jobs are shipped overseas, our Chinese competitors would not have to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions until 2030. This agreement would give China another 16 years of unlimited greenhouse gas emission growth while imposing strict limits on the United States.

"If America is to act on climate regulations, then we should do so on the same terms as our foreign competitors. I have introduced legislation that would block U.S. greenhouse gas rules until major foreign emitter nations subject themselves to the same standards. A similar principal is reflected in the Byrd-Hagel resolution that passed the Senate unanimously in 1997. Forcing the United States to abide by more stringent regulations than our competitors will hinder our ability to keep and create good jobs for all Americans."

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