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House Republicans Introduce Energy Legislation

Date: July 31, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Energy Natural Resources


HOUSE REPUBLICANS INTRODUCE ENERGY LEGISLATION -- (Extensions of Remarks - July 31, 2008)

SPEECH OF
HON. JOE WILSON
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2008

* Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, last week House Republicans introduced the American Energy Act--an all-of-the-above approach to reduce energy prices for hard-working Americans and their families.

* Our Nation is increasingly dependent on foreign oil. This endangers our economy and our national security. The billions we send overseas to buy foreign oil should be spent investing in American-made energy by exploring for our own resources in an environmentally sound way.

* We also need to expand our research into alternative, renewable energy sources like biomass, hydrogen, wind, solar, and nuclear power while encouraging American consumers to conserve. Our bill does all of this.

* I urge the House Democrat leadership to join with us before adjournment to promote an American energy program. The American people deserve this opportunity to have their voices heard.

* In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11th.


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