[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 30, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H7333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, we have a responsibility to 
our children and our grandchildren to solve this energy crisis. This is 
about American energy for our American economy to create American jobs 
and a better American quality of life.
  I have urged my constituents to call the Speaker of the House and 
relay their opinion that they believe Americans want, need and serve 
some answers on energy policy. I tell you as I told them: Call the 
Capitol Hill switchboard. That number is 202-225-3121.
  I suggested that you make their voices heard that we all want to make 
America more energy self-sufficient while protecting America's home-
grown energy resources.
  Congress ought not leave town for 5 weeks without a vote on real 
energy solutions. Businesses don't shut down for 5 weeks without 
finishing the job. Congress ought not close up shop when there is still 
work to be done to preserve our Nation.

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