[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 83 (Wednesday, June 16, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H4176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     ESTABLISHING AN ENERGY POLICY

  (Mr. RYUN of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, establishing a sound energy policy 
for America's future includes reducing our dependency on foreign oil 
and preserving the environment. While many argue that these two goals 
conflict with each other, I do not believe this to be true. That is why 
I am calling for the increased production and availability of ethanol.
  The increased use of ethanol would clearly reduce America's 
dependency on foreign oil, and it would also provide consumers with a 
fuel that burns much cleaner than traditional gasoline. Another benefit 
of ethanol is the economic potential it holds for corn-producing States 
like Kansas. Increased ethanol use would provide additional market 
capacity for farmers.
  However, the economic impact is not limited to Midwestern States. 
Supplementing the gasoline supply with ethanol has the potential to 
provide much-needed relief for prices at the pump across this Nation.
  In short, increased use of ethanol would bolster our national 
security, bolster our economy, and benefit our environment.

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