[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 18, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H4118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PRESIDENT BUSH'S BALANCED ENERGY PLAN

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, for 8 long years, America has 
ignored energy. There was no energy policy at all under a Democrat 
administration. So I applaud President Bush for his courage to put 
forth a balanced energy plan.
  The White House plan conserves energy, protects the environment, and 
increases production. It is time to end our almost total dependence on 
foreign oil. As my colleagues know, almost over 50 percent of our oil 
comes from other countries. Not only is that a threat to our national 
security, but it affects our energy prices.
  Just look at California. Since California's Gray Davis failed to 
enact a plan that encouraged production, they are facing blackouts, 
high prices, and an uncertain future. Support the President's energy 
plan. The time is now. It is right for America.

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