[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H16841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT

  (Mr. CARNAHAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the 
energy bill that will finally take our energy policy in a new 
direction, and I urge the President to sign it into law. This bill 
makes a big step toward greater energy independence and energy 
security.
  The bill includes an historic increase in fuel economy standards, the 
first since 1975. This increase will save American families an 
estimated $700 to $1,000 a year at the pump and reduce our dependence 
on foreign oil. We must pursue an energy policy that moves the U.S. 
towards energy independence, reduces the cost of gasoline to consumers, 
enhances the development of alternative energy, and substantially 
reduces threats of global warming.
  This bill also sends a clear signal to the rest of the world that the 
U.S. is finally serious about getting our energy and environmental 
policy in order. However, we still have more work to do on this issue, 
and this new Congress is committed to get the job done.

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