Tim Pawlenty: Courage to Stand for Renewable Energy

Two weeks ago State Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL -- Inver Grove Heights) invited former Governor Tim Pawlenty to testify against HF 72 (Beard), a bill which calls for a repeal of a greenhouse gas emission reduction law spearheaded by Gov. Pawlenty in 2007. The former Governor did not respond.

In the absence of Governor's testimony, Atkins played a short video for the House Commerce committee at today's hearing which included several public comments by Governor Pawlenty's in support of renewable energy policies which HF 72 would repeal.

"Governor Pawlenty has shown the courage to stand for renewable energy and its job growing potential in Minnesota," said Atkins. "It seems appropriate for us to get his input before we dismantle legislation he signed that made Minnesota a nation leader in the emerging renewable energy economy."

**Speech at 2:00 given to Midwest Ag Energy Network Summit, not Great Plains Institute**

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[opinion1person]

As a conservative who is against abortion, owns a gun, believes in the absolute truth of the book of Genesis, and in all my 47 years have voted Republican, I am shocked and outraged that the GOP has changed its position since the last Presidential election and is now denying the science of climate change. We are meant to be caretakers of this earth in order to safeguard the health and sanctity of human life.

[PaulAtreidesSpice]

Climate change is not a threat. Big Government Statists are. Climate change is a a giant scam; a powerful tool to hobble and control every thing we do.

[Pomiferous]

The rich pay far more taxes than poor. 20% of a million dollars dwarfs even 40% of 20 grand.

[william Kydes]

The top 1% richest Americans pay 21.5 % of all Taxes. We've taxed the rich (and everyone else) and look where it got us.

[Cathy Orlando]

Thank you Minnesota ... Thank you Arizona ... the threat is real and the opportunities are immense

[MrBigEnchilada]

lol why do you guys still deny climate change.....looks like you really dont care about your kids dont you

[MrCapitalismFan]

Pawlenty bows to the Al Gore idol? I'm guessing this is the same Pawlenty that did everything to help McCain attain the candidacy in 2008 - hoping that the same honor would be bestowed on him in 2012. Power hungry social climber.

[AmPatriotSupplies]

WTF!!! Tim Pawlenty supports the global warming lie. Mitt Romney implemented an "assault weapons" ban. How do these left-wing nut-jobs find thier way into the Republican Party.?