[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 10 (Thursday, January 18, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         NO REASON TO CELEBRATE

  (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today the majority party will 
increase taxes on American oil companies and, hence, on all Americans. 
And they will increase our dependence on foreign oil. This will 
complete the sixth item of the majority party's initial agenda. This is 
the sixth time, but certainly not the last time, that Democrats will 
put forth a policy that fills a sound bite, but not sound policy. And 
according to a Democrat clock that stops and starts when it is 
politically convenient, they will be completed within 100 hours.
  While those from across the aisle will pat themselves on the back, 
this is no cause for celebration. Adopting legislation without allowing 
consideration by any committee, or even a single amendment, is not a 
reason to celebrate. Applying the rules of the House only when they 
serve your purpose are no rules at all. And a blatant disregard to 
follow through on promises made in November shatters the trust of the 
American people and is no reason to celebrate.
  This is the people's House. It thrives when ideas are wrestled with 
and challenged. The best ideas and solutions then rise to the top.
  Mr. Speaker, the American people are watching. Doing anything less is 
no reason to celebrate.

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