had seen a loved one or spouse hooked up to tubes, fighting for her life because she's severely asthmatic, they'd understand why we need these standards. perhaps if they understood a friend had copd and has to walk around now all the time with oxygen in a mask to function and to be mobile they'd better understand the life and death struggle of people who live in areas affected by dirty, polluted air. and with better respect -- would better respect why the e.p.a. is protecting our health even if that couple doesn't understand. i urge opposition to this bill. i yield back. the chair: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from kentucky. mr. whitfield: yes, may i ask how much time we have remaining? the chair: the gentleman from kentucky has 25 minutes remaining. the gentleman from california has 12 minutes remaining. mr. whitfield: at this time i recognize the distinguished gentleman from mississippi, mr. harper, who is a memberf energy and commerce committee, for four minutes. the chair: the gentleman from mississippi is recognized for four minutes. mr. harper: i thank the gentlem