[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: June 30, 1994]
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                     LIFTING THE BAN ON ALASKAN OIL

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                             HON. TOM DeLAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 30, 1994

  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, the Department of Energy has just produced a 
study which makes a compelling case for an action some of us have 
supported for a long time. That action is the lifting of the ban on 
exporting crude oil from the Alaska North Slope. The Department has 
indicated, in its careful and deliberate study, that this would have a 
very positive effect on jobs in both the production and shipping 
industries.
  If the President really wants to help the ailing domestic energy 
industry, he should take heed of the results of this study by his own 
executive agency. This is a way to help spur domestic production and 
bring stability to our domestic producers with absolutely no cost to 
the taxpayers.
  Mr. Speaker, during his campaign the President often spoke of 
encouraging innovative solutions to our domestic problems. Here is one 
thing he can do to give life to his words. He should throw the weight 
of his administration behind the legislative effort to end this 
anachronistic impediment to the free market. Lift the ban.

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