[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 129 (Thursday, July 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HOUSE REPUBLICANS INTRODUCE ENERGY LEGISLATION

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2008

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, last week House 
Republicans introduced the American Energy Act--an all-of-the-above 
approach to reduce energy prices for hard-working Americans and their 
families.
  Our Nation is increasingly dependent on foreign oil. This endangers 
our economy and our national security. The billions we send overseas to 
buy foreign oil should be spent investing in American-made energy by 
exploring for our own resources in an environmentally sound way.
  We also need to expand our research into alternative, renewable 
energy sources like biomass, hydrogen, wind, solar, and nuclear power 
while encouraging American consumers to conserve. Our bill does all of 
this.
  I urge the House Democrat leadership to join with us before 
adjournment to promote an American energy program. The American people 
deserve this opportunity to have their voices heard.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th.

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