[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 186 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H14255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        SUPPORT THE ENERGY BILL

  (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support 
today's energy bill. This is the change we need, for America needs a 
reliable energy partner, one that is home grown.
  This bill restores our Nation's independence and will help to secure 
our future. It will also stimulate our economy and protect our 
environment. It will allow for clean, renewable energy and move us away 
from the dangerous dependency on Arabian oil. It will also decrease our 
imported oil by 2 million gallons per day. It will create jobs and 
strengthen our economy as we move towards efficient, clean, and 
renewable energy resources.
  This bill answers the question whose side are we on. Do we stand with 
Big Oil and the past or do we stand with the future?
  I stand with the future and will continue to fight to cut the price 
of energy and fight hard for the people of Northeast Wisconsin.

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