Democrats' Hypocrisy on Energy

DEMOCRATS' HYPOCRISY ON ENERGY -- (House of Representatives - April 26, 2006)

(Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, the Democrats sure do like to have their cake and eat it, too. Over and over again they complain about something, then turn right around and oppose any commonsense solutions offered by Republicans.

Democrats whine about our deficit, but vote against slowing the growth of spending. They complain about our President's plan in Iraq, but they offer no alternatives. They say we need to increase border security, yet vote against the bills that would do just that. The list goes on and on.

The Democrats' latest case of hypocrisy: they hold a press conference, complain about our rising energy prices, even though their actions have contributed directly to the problem. For a party that claims it is looking out for the best interests of the American people, it has a funny way of showing it.

For decades the Democrats have fought to stop production of all forms of energy. They voted against increasing domestic energy supplies, which would not only lower prices, but create more jobs here at home. The Democrats have opposed Republican efforts to lessen the tax burden at the pump. They have opposed nuclear energy and renewable fuels. They have opposed cracking down on price gouging.

Madam Speaker, Republicans have been working hard to address rising energy prices, yet all the Democrats do is vote ``no.''

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