[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H8143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  DEMOCRATS PROVIDE RELIEF AT THE PUMP

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, when it comes to gas prices, Republicans 
don't have a record to be proud of. For 8 years, Washington Republicans 
have favored profits for Big Oil while America is paying record prices 
at the pump.
  House Democrats know this country needs comprehensive energy 
legislation to bring down gas prices and invest in the energy sources 
of the future.
  This week we will vote on comprehensive legislation that invests in 
renewable energy sources and responsibly increases domestic supply by 
opening portions of the Outer Continental Shelf for drilling.
  In New Jersey, we want this energy package which will provide real 
relief for consumers at the pump, help end our dependence on foreign 
oil, create millions of new jobs, and help transition America to a 
cleaner, renewable energy future.
  Mr. Speaker, just talking about an all-of-the-above plan won't help 
consumers who are pumping hundreds of dollars into their gas tanks 
every day. We need to pass a Democratic all-of-the-above plan that will 
help us solve our energy problems.

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