[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 122 (Thursday, July 24, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H7064]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       WE CANNOT ALLOW OUR DOMESTIC ENERGY SOURCES TO WASTE AWAY

  (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, today the House will consider legislation 
that makes clear that our major obstacle to lowering prices is a 
shortage of supply. Yet, this House will not act on any legislation 
that will actually increase our Nation's overall energy supply.
  It's time for this Congress to get serious about both protecting 
consumers and taking action on real solutions that will ease the pain 
at the pump.
  I hear from West Virginians on a regular basis who can no longer 
afford the price of gasoline. Just yesterday, I spoke to several West 
Virginia seniors. They're concerned. They're making tough decisions. 
And on fixed incomes, they're very troubled when they have to go to the 
gas station to fill up their cars.
  West Virginians deserve a truly comprehensive, all-of-the-above 
approach to our energy challenges to become energy independent. We need 
legislation that leads to new refineries, new technology, and new 
energy exploration, not these weak attempts that are only wanting to 
change the topic.
  With gas prices at more than $4 a gallon, we simply cannot afford to 
deliberately allow our domestic energy resources to waste away.

                          ____________________