[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H1925-H1926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         AMERICA'S ENERGY NEEDS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today, the average cost of 
a gallon of unregulated gasoline in Columbia, South Carolina, is 72 
cents higher than the price of May 2005.
  Yesterday, I met with dozens of constituents at the West Metro 
Chamber of Commerce building who expressed their serious concerns about 
the rising gas prices and America's energy crisis. Fortunately, 
Republican leaders have announced a series of realistic, short-term 
steps to reduce the cost of gasoline. By opening up ANWR, banning price 
gouging, streamlining boutique fuels, and encouraging innovation for 
advancements in hydrogen technology, we are supporting realistic 
measures that will immediately help American families.
  As we continue to actively address America's energy needs, Minority 
Leader Pelosi and House Democrats should support this critical mission. 
Gas prices continue to soar, and our country cannot afford for 
Democrats to continue to support policies that restrict American energy 
supplies.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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