It's a win-win situation because it helps our environment by creating cleaner air and a win for our economy because it creates more jobs at home and down on the farm. I applaud Governor George Ryan for his leadership on this issue and I look forward to working with him to promote ethanol and to give a boost to American agriculture. I am pleased the Governor and the General Assembly are taking this action to protect the ethanol market in Illinois. If EPA's Phase II regulations are implemented as are currently written, the nation's top RFG market could vanish. I will do all I can with Governor Ryan and the Congressional Delegation to keep ethanol as a year-round fuel in Chicago.
Ethanol is good for Illinois, farmers as well as the folks in town.
EPA must ensure that ethanol continues to be part of the solution for reducing air pollution. The continued use of ethanol is vital to the state of Illinois. We should work with EPA to ensure that ethanol retains its place in the RFG Program. Governor Ryan continues to be a true champion for ethanol producers and for Illinois' environmental concerns. I am happy to see so much support for ethanol, which is vital for our farmers and our state.